Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Tropical Development off Southeast Coast

Colder than normal temperatures across much of the west with showers and some snow for the higher terrain of the northern Intermountain West and Rockies through the end of the week. Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for portions of the Plains through Friday. Gusty winds, heavy rain, and high surf likely for the Southeast and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday and into the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	21 Sep 3:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Broadmoor LA

Tonight

Mostly Clear
Low: 73 °F
Friday

Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
High: 94 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Low: 72 °F
Saturday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 93 °F
Saturday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 73 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 93 °F
Sunday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 72 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 91 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 70 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 97. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 91.