Critical Fire Conditions Across the West; a few Severe Storms from the Plains to New England

Critical fire weather conditions will continue across the Inter-mountain West through much of the upcoming weekend, where Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Strong to a few severe storms are possible along a cold front from New England to the south-Central Plains, and across the north-central High Plains today. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible in these areas. 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.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	22 Aug 7:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lafayette Regional Airport LA

Today

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

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Low: 75 °F
Friday

T-storms
High: 87 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 74 °F
Saturday

T-storms
Likely
High: 89 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 75 °F
Sunday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
High: 90 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 75 °F
Monday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 91 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

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

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.