Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from September 7, 11:00 AM CDT until September 7, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	7 Sep 4:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rayne LA

Heat Advisory September 7, 11:00am until September 7, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Labor Day
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.