Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 May 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

Flood Watch May 24, 06:11am until May 25, 07:00pm
Flood Warning May 24, 06:11am until May 28, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch May 24, 06:11am until May 25, 07:00pm
    Flood Warning May 24, 06:11am until May 28, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. High near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Lafayette LA
 30.22°N 92.03°W
6:06 am CDT May 24, 2026
6am CDT May 24, 2026-6pm CDT May 30, 2026
 
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