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Flash Flood Threat to Persist in the 4-Corners; Heat Threat in Several Regions

The threat of flash flooding will continue to exist into Monday across the Southwest into the the central Rockies as monsoon conditions persist. Dangerous heat will be in place across the Intermountain West, northern Plains, and into the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi River Valley into early week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 25 Jul 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 95 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 76 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 94 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Decreasing
    Clouds

    Low: 76 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 94 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 75 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 94 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 76 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 93 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Lafayette LA
 30.22°N 92.05°W
Last Update:
5:41 am CDT Jul 25, 2021
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Jul 25, 2021-6pm CDT Jul 31, 2021
 
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