Scattered Severe Storms Possible in Central U.S.; Flood Watch in the Sierra Nevada

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding will be possible across the Plains through Tuesday. Elsewhere, a flash flood watch is in effect for the Sierra Nevada, where thunderstorms with frequent lightning may also occur. Heavy rain in parts of southern Texas may produce localized flooding, while areas of rain will also linger in the Mid Atlantic. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 29 May 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

  • Memorial
    Day

    Memorial Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 89 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 71 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 89 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 70 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 90 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 69 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 91 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 71 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 92 °F

Detailed Forecast

Memorial Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
Lafayette LA
 30.22°N 92.03°W
5:20 am CDT May 29, 2023
11am CDT May 29, 2023-6pm CDT Jun 4, 2023
 
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