Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	11 Oct 4:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Opelousas LA

Today
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Gradual
Clearing
Columbus Day
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Columbus Day

Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 66.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 89.