Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Possible in the Midwest; Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

Widespread heavy rains, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms are possible through Friday from the Central Plains northeastward into the Middle Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region. A potential historic heat wave is possible for the Northwest this weekend. Numerous record highs are likely. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fog

76°F

24°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	24 Jun 6:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Duson LA

Today

Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 90 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 75 °F
Friday

Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
High: 90 °F
Friday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 74 °F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 90 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 73 °F
Sunday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 89 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 73 °F
Monday

T-storms
Likely
High: 87 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.