Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 12 Jul 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Evangeline LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  High near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Evangeline LA
 30.23°N 92.58°W
1:56 pm CDT Jul 12, 2026
2pm CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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