Significant Severe Weather Outbreak Likely Today

A significant severe thunderstorm outbreak is likely for portions of the Midwest this afternoon and evening, especially from eastern Iowa into northern and central Illinois. The threats include tornadoes, a few which may be significant, large to very large hail, and damaging winds. A powerful system near the Central Plains will lift north and clash with a warm and humid air mass over the region. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	S 17 G 28 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	28 Mar 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lafayette Regional Airport LA

This
Afternoon

Partly Sunny
High: 86 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms
Low: 67 °F
Sunday

Partly Sunny
High: 80 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 65 °F
Monday

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
High: 82 °F
Monday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 71 °F
Tuesday

Chance
Showers
High: 84 °F
Tuesday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 57 °F
Wednesday

Sunny
High: 76 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.