Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2° N Lon: 91.99° W Elev: 39 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	10 Aug 5:53 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

St. Landry Parish

Tonight

Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

Wednesday

Sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Through Monday

Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 110.