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Strong Storm System To Impact The West

A large, strong and moist Pacific storm system will impact a good portion of the West on Friday through the upcoming weekend. Heavy rain, strong winds, heavy mountain snow and rough surf can be expected. The heavy rain may result in some flash flooding on Friday and Saturday across northern portions of California and southwestern Oregon, especially near recent burn scar areas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Dec 11:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lafayette LA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 72 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 57 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

    High: 77 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 54 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 66 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 49 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 70 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 56 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 78 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Lafayette LA
 30.22°N 92.03°W
Last Update:
12:05 pm CST Dec 5, 2019
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Dec 5, 2019-6pm CST Dec 11, 2019
 
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