Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 13 Aug 11:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Acadia

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Heat index values up to 109.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Sunday Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 110.



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307 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026
 
 

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