Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest
Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of the northwestern Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi River Valley, and Deep South through Thursday. Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to become a tropical storm (Arthur) as it moves along or just off the northwestern Gulf coast through Wednesday. An outbreak of severe weather is forecast in the Midwest Wednesday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Lat: 30.2° N Lon: 91.99° W Elev: 39 ft.
Mostly Cloudy
78°F
26°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.80 in (1009.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 77°F (25°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 81°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 17 Jun 1:53 am CDT |
Detailed forecast for
Upper Vermilion
This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very windy and humid with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Heat index values up to 105.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs around 90. Heat index values up to 105.
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