Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 4:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Palmetto LA

Today
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.