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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 20. For the second Cold Weather Advisory tonight into
Wednesday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM
CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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Weather Alert

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 20. For the second Cold Weather Advisory tonight into
Wednesday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM
CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

&&

Weather

Forecast

Right Now
31°
Clear
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Cloud Coverage:5%
  • Wind: 7 mph
  • UV Index: 4 Moderate
  • Sunrise: 07:05:29 AM
  • Sunset: 05:24 PM
It's been a cold and breezy start to the week, and the cold air is going to stick around for the next several days. In fact, another Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Acadiana because of wind chills dropping into the low 20s later tonight. 
 
Temperatures will tumble into the upper 20s by Tuesday morning under clear skies. And even with the abundant sunshine, temperatures will remain well below average through that afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Similar conditions are on tap for Wednesday, with a few added clouds expected to arrive later that day. 
 
Tonight: Clear and cold. Widespread frost. Low: 29.
Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine. Breezy at times. High: 47.
Tuesday night: Clear, calm and cold. Widespread frost. Low: 30.
Wednesday: Few afternoon clouds. High: 48.
 
Our next opportunity for rain will arrive Thursday afternoon as a storm system slowly develops near the mouth of Rio Grande River. That system will slowly slide along the South Louisiana coast and bring a cold rain to Acadiana as it does so. Areas across North Louisiana will have colder air in place which could create freezing rain along the I-20 corridor. Regardless, this system will exit our area on Friday allowing for patchy sunshine to develop later that day. Locally, temperatures will be in the 40s over the duration of the event. 
 
Temperatures will be slightly warmer by the weekend, with highs in the low 50s on Saturday before they approach 60 degrees on Sunday with sunnier skies. 
 
Chief Meteorologist Dan Romano

Hourly Forecast

Lafayette, LA

Time
Temp
Precip
5 AM
31°
2%
5 AM
31°

Wind: N @ 7mph

Precip: 2% Chance

Humidity: 80%

Wind Chill: 25°

Heat Index: 31°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

6 AM
31°
2%
6 AM
31°

Wind: N @ 8mph

Precip: 2% Chance

Humidity: 79%

Wind Chill: 24°

Heat Index: 31°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

7 AM
31°
2%
7 AM
31°

Wind: N @ 9mph

Precip: 2% Chance

Humidity: 78%

Wind Chill: 23°

Heat Index: 31°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

8 AM
32°
1%
8 AM
32°

Wind: N @ 9mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 76%

Wind Chill: 24°

Heat Index: 32°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

9 AM
35°
1%
9 AM
35°

Wind: NNE @ 11mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 68%

Wind Chill: 27°

Heat Index: 35°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

10 AM
37°
1%
10 AM
37°

Wind: NNE @ 10mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 63%

Wind Chill: 30°

Heat Index: 37°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

11 AM
40°
0%
11 AM
40°

Wind: N @ 10mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 58%

Wind Chill: 33°

Heat Index: 40°

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Visibility: 10 mi

12 PM
42°
0%
12 PM
42°

Wind: N @ 9mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 55%

Wind Chill: 36°

Heat Index: 42°

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Visibility: 10 mi

1 PM
43°
0%
1 PM
43°

Wind: N @ 9mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 52%

Wind Chill: 38°

Heat Index: 43°

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Visibility: 10 mi

2 PM
45°
0%
2 PM
45°

Wind: N @ 11mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 49%

Wind Chill: 39°

Heat Index: 45°

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Visibility: 10 mi

3 PM
46°
0%
3 PM
46°

Wind: N @ 11mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 48%

Wind Chill: 40°

Heat Index: 46°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

4 PM
46°
0%
4 PM
46°

Wind: N @ 11mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 48%

Wind Chill: 40°

Heat Index: 46°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

7-Day Forecast

Lafayette, LA

Day
Temp
Tue
30°
47°
Tue
47°/30°
Mainly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Precip: 2%

Sunrise: 07:05:29 AM

Sunset: 05:24 PM

Humidity: 61%

Wind: N @ 11mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Very cold. Low near 30F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Wed
32°
48°
Wed
48°/32°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Precip: 6%

Sunrise: 07:05:32 AM

Sunset: 05:24:49 PM

Humidity: 57%

Wind: N @ 10mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Wednesday Night

A mostly clear sky. Low 32F. Winds light and variable.

Thu
41°
45°
Thu
45°/41°
Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Precip: 48%

Sunrise: 07:05:33 AM

Sunset: 05:25:37 PM

Humidity: 59%

Wind: ENE @ 9mph

UV Index: 2 Low

Thursday Night

Rain. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 41F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall may reach one inch.

Fri
33°
46°
Fri
46°/33°
Cloudy, periods of rain. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Precip: 94%

Sunrise: 07:05:32 AM

Sunset: 05:26:27 PM

Humidity: 87%

Wind: N @ 13mph

UV Index: 2 Low

Friday Night

Cloudy. Low 33F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.

Sat
31°
50°
Sat
50°/31°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Precip: 7%

Sunrise: 07:05:30 AM

Sunset: 05:27:17 PM

Humidity: 68%

Wind: NNW @ 7mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Saturday Night

Mostly clear skies. Low 31F. Winds light and variable.

Sun
41°
60°
Sun
60°/41°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Precip: 15%

Sunrise: 07:05:26 AM

Sunset: 05:28:07 PM

Humidity: 67%

Wind: ESE @ 5mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Sunday Night

A few clouds from time to time. Low 41F. Winds light and variable.

Mon
47°
59°
Mon
59°/47°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Precip: 23%

Sunrise: 07:05:21 AM

Sunset: 05:28:58 PM

Humidity: 67%

Wind: NNE @ 9mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Monday Night

Cloudy. Low 47F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Lafayette, LA

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