Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

23°C

74°F

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 6 km/h
Barometer	1014.7 mb (29.97 in)
Dewpoint	23°C (74°F)
Visibility	13 km
Last update	19 Apr 3:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

Today

Patchy Fog
then Mostly
Sunny
High: 31 °C
Tonight

Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Low: 21 °C
Saturday

Patchy Fog
then Mostly
Cloudy
High: 29 °C
Saturday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Low: 16 °C
Sunday

Showers
Likely
High: 19 °C
Sunday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 10 °C
Monday

Sunny
High: 23 °C
Monday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 12 °C
Tuesday

Sunny
High: 26 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 10 km/h in the morning.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 21. South wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 km/h in the morning.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. North wind 15 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind 15 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 23. Northeast wind 15 to 20 km/h, with gusts as high as 30 km/h.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 12. East wind around 10 km/h.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 26. East wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming south in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.