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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 1 Apr 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Opelousas LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Opelousas LA
 30.52°N 92.1°W
Last Update:
12:21 pm CDT Apr 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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