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Showers and Thunderstorms Continue for the Plains; Keeping a Close Eye on the Tropics

Persistent pattern of showers, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will continue across many locations of the Plains and Rockies through the weekend. For the Gulf of Mexico, most of Florida and the Keys, tropical moisture will bring additional heavy rainfall across the region this weekend. Warming temperatures with a few new records possible for the Midwest and Ohio Valley through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Jun 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 93 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 71 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 93 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 71 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 71 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 90 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 71 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Lafayette LA
 30.22°N 92.03°W
Last Update:
1:55 am CDT Jun 3, 2023
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Jun 3, 2023-6pm CDT Jun 9, 2023
 
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