Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

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

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 4 Mar 2:53 pm CST
Detailed forecast for

Upper Vermilion

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Widespread fog in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday Night Through Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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1206 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2026
 
 

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