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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 12 Oct 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Carencro LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 92 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carencro LA
 30.31°N 92.05°W
Last Update:
2:46 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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