Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	S 15 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.71 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	18 Jun 5:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Carencro LA

Flood Watch June 18, 06:39am until June 18, 07:00pm

Wind Advisory June 18, 06:39am until June 18, 08:00pm

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Flood Watch

Wind Advisory

Flood Watch June 18, 06:39am until June 18, 07:00pm
Wind Advisory June 18, 06:39am until June 18, 08:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Juneteenth

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 111. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77.