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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Aug 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Church Point LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Church Point LA
 30.34°N 92.18°W
Last Update:
7:45 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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