Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	20 Jun 4:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Boscoville LA

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.