Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.12 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Jul 10:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Maurice LA

Today
High: 89 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.