Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 3:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mermentau LA

Today
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.