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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 5 Mar 11:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Sunset LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Sunset LA
 30.38°N 92.1°W
Last Update:
12:20 pm CST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Mar 5, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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