Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	6 Aug 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 92 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96.