Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

26°C

79°F

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 7 km/h
Barometer 1015.5 mb (29.99 in)
Dewpoint 24°C (75°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index28°C (83°F)
Last update 17 Jul 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Duson LA

Flood Watch until July 19, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until July 19, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 31 °C

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    Low: 24 °C

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 cm possible.

    High: 30 °C

    Heavy Rain
    then T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °C

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 32 °C

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 km/h.

    Low: 24 °C

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 km/h in the morning.

    High: 33 °C

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 km/h.

    Low: 24 °C

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts in excess of 4 cm possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 cm possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 km/h.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 km/h in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 km/h.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 10 km/h in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Duson LA
 30.2°N 92.13°W
6:46 am CDT Jul 17, 2025
8am CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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