Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest
Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >
Current conditions at
Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.
Fair
89°F
32°C
| Humidity | 53% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.02 in (1016.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 70°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 94°F (34°C) |
| Last update | 13 Oct 3:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles WNW Krotz Springs LA
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light north wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Krotz Springs LA
30.56°N 91.83°W
30.56°N 91.83°W
2:46 pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
4pm CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
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