October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	6 Oct 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Crowley LA

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 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 67.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Columbus Day

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.