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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 5 Mar 3:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Parks LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 80. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 80. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Parks LA
 30.22°N 91.87°W
Last Update:
2:45 pm CST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Mar 5, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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