Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf; California Heat Continues

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a hurricane on Thursday. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 7 Oct 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Evangeline LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Evangeline LA
 30.23°N 92.58°W
7:45 am CDT Oct 7, 2026
10am CDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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