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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

97°F

36°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index107°F (42°C)
Last update 17 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

Heat Advisory August 18, 12:00pm until August 18, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory August 17, 04:04pm until August 17, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 17, 04:04pm until August 17, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 113. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lafayette LA
 30.22°N 92.03°W
Last Update:
2:45 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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