Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

90°F

32°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	6 Jul 10:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Carencro LA

Today

T-storms
High: 89 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 75 °F
Thursday

Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
High: 92 °F
Thursday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 76 °F
Friday

Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
High: 92 °F
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 76 °F
Saturday

Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
High: 92 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Low: 77 °F
Sunday

Chance
T-storms
High: 92 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.