Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 19 Aug 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Cecilia LA

Heat Advisory August 19, 12:00pm until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Cecilia LA
 30.35°N 91.86°W
1:20 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
1am CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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