Monsoonal Moisture Remains Across the Southwest; Heat Endures for the South and West Coast

Heat concerns remain across portions of the South and West Coast where a few new daily record highs are forecast. Monsoonal moisture transport continues across areas of the Southwest into early next week and may generate flash flooding, especially near recent burn scars. Further east, showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of a cold front from the Plains to the Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Short Term Forecast

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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

89°F

32°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	E 10 G 16 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	26 Jun 6:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

Tonight

Chance
T-storms
Low: 75 °F
Monday

Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
High: 90 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 75 °F
Tuesday

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
High: 90 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 74 °F
Wednesday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 89 °F
Wednesday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 75 °F
Thursday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
High: 89 °F
Thursday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 75 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 98. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast in the evening.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.