Current conditions at

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41°NLon: 86.95°WElev: 604ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Apr 10:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport IN

Flood Warning April 9, 11:11am until April 11, 12:00am
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Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Warning April 9, 11:11am until April 11, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Sat

    Flood Warning

  • Today

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then scattered showers after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust 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: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then scattered showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust 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.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Rain and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Lafayette, Purdue University Airport IN
 40.42°N 86.91°W (Elev. 604 ft)
10:45 am EDT Apr 9, 2026
11am EDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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