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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41°NLon: 86.95°WElev: 604ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Apr 7:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Lafayette, Purdue University Airport IN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Lafayette, Purdue University Airport IN
 40.45°N 86.97°W (Elev. 719 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 pm EDT Apr 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 20, 2026
 
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