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
77°F
25°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.07 in (1018.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 73°F (23°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 78°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 13 Oct 8:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles N Palmetto LA
Today
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Increasing
CloudsWednesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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 around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Palmetto LA
30.76°N 91.91°W
30.76°N 91.91°W
7:46 am CDT Oct 13, 2026
9am CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
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