Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

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

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	8 Sep 6:53 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

St. Landry Parish

Today

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Temperature falling to around 90 this afternoon. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Patchy fog after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s in the afternoon. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

Friday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s.

Monday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.