Severe Thunderstorms Likely in Texas Today; Potential Widespread Flooding For South-Central U.S. This Week

Severe thunderstorms are likely today in the southern Plains from northwest Texas and the Texas Panhandle into parts of western Oklahoma. These storms will produce very large hail and a few tornadoes. Also, a potential widespread flood event is appearing more likely across the southern Plains into the Arklatex this week, especially in Texas, from repeated rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain Fog

74°F

23°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	W 13 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	17 May 4:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Broadmoor LA

Flood Warning until further notice

Flash Flood Watch until May 20, 07:00pm

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Flood Warning until further notice

Flash Flood Watch

Flood Warning until further notice
Flash Flood Watch until May 20, 07:00pm

NOW: Multiple
hazards in effect

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This
Afternoon

Showers
Likely
High: 81 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
Low: 70 °F
Tuesday

Heavy Rain
High: 83 °F
Tuesday
Night

Heavy Rain
Low: 70 °F
Wednesday

Heavy Rain
High: 83 °F
Wednesday
Night

Heavy Rain
Low: 69 °F
Thursday

Heavy Rain
High: 83 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 70 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 10 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.