Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.
Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >
Current conditions at
Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.
Fair
90°F
32°C
| Humidity | 39% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.02 in (1016.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 62°F (17°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 90°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 14 Oct 2:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Mermentau LA
This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 51 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light northeast wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Mermentau LA
30.18°N 92.58°W
30.18°N 92.58°W
2:46 pm CDT Oct 14, 2026
3pm CDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
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