Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from August 24, 11:00 AM CDT until August 24, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

91°F

33°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	24 Aug 2:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Church Point LA

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 99 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms after 10am. High near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.