Several Acadiana parishes issue burn bans ahead of windy weekend

(KLFY) — With dry and windy conditions expected starting this weekend, several parishes in Acadiana have issued burn bans. Acadia, Calcasieu, Evangeline, Jeff Davis and Vermilion parishes have all issued bans, and St. Martin and St. Mary, while not issuing a formal ban, have recommended refraining from outdoor burning.

Fall weather is finally coming to Acadiana. And it’s bringing increased risk of fire danger.

After an extended stretch of above-normal temperatures, cooler fall weather is arriving in Acadiana this weekend. But gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation are raising concerns about fire danger. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for much of Acadiana from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday...

Strong cold front to bring gusty winds and fire danger

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Warm and humid conditions settle in tonight with temperatures falling into the 70s. A few showers will be possible overnight and into early Friday morning. Friday starts with warm and humid conditions as temperatures warm quickly through the 80s. Ahead of a strong cold front that will arrive by midday, we will reach our high temperatures around 90 degrees. The cold front will bring gusty winds for Friday afternoon as temperatures drop quickly. Overnight, temperatures will fall into the mid 50s with winds gusting over 35 mph at times.

Weekend cold front will bring lows in the 50s across south Louisiana. See your city's forecast.

Get your sweaters out. This weekend will finally bring some weather-related relief to residents across southeast Louisiana as a cold front pushes through the region and drops lows into the 50s, forecasters with the National Weather Service said Thursday. “It’s a good 15-degree difference. It’s very noticeable,“ said Hannah Lisney,...

Sun and clouds coming for Avoyelles Parish

Entering the second full week of October, Avoyelles Parish is looking at a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures still don’t reflect that autumn has arrived, but they continue to cool, with night-time lows finding their way in the 50s and 60s, while daytime highs stay mainly in the 80s with dips into the 70s and spikes into then 90s. There is a negligible chance for rain on Friday. Otherwise, partly cloudy skies and mainly sunny skies are the name of the game for this forecast window.

Morning fog and heat before a cold front arrives

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Morning fog and warm afternoons continue, but a cold front will clear out the fog potential and deliver cooler temperatures for the weekend. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for all of southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi until 10 a.m. Most fog should dissipate...

Temps in the 50s are right around the corner in Louisiana. See timeline

Temperatures will soon slowly, but surely, begin to cool down this fall in Louisiana. While Louisiana is still holding on to warmer temperatures, much of the state will see cooler weather in the coming days, while some places won't cool off until after this month. Here's when highs will finally reach into the 70s, with lows dipping into the 50s. When will low temperatures reach 50 degrees in Shreveport? In Shreveport during October, high temperatures will range between the upper 80s and 70s October, while lows will fluctuate between the 60s and 50s. Here's when low temperatures will reach the 50s, according to AccuWeather : Oct. 16: 84 degrees during the day, 53 degrees at night Oct. 17: 72 degrees, 50 degrees Oct. 18: 77 degrees, 58 degrees Temperatures will pick back up into the 60s for several days, before dropping back down into the 50s: Oct. 23: 79 degrees, 59 degrees Oct. 24: 78 degrees, 57 degrees When will low temperatures reach 50 degrees in Alexandria? During October, Alexandria will have highs in the 80s and 70s, with lows in the 60s and 50s. Here are the days when the weather is expected to be cooler, according to AccuWeather

Monday's Forecast

Lafayette clears pump stations ahead of weekend flood threat

As forecasters track a tropical system expected to bring heavy rainfall and possible flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast this weekend, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) drainage crews are working behind the scenes to ensure the city's flood-control infrastructure is ready if/when the rain arrives. One of those efforts recently took place at the River Oaks pump station off Surrey Street near the Vermilion River , where drainage crews performed routine maintenance on equipment designed to move stormwater away from neighborhoods during heavy rain events. LCG regularly inspects and maintains the River Oaks facility, one of five pump stations. The station serves areas near the River Oaks and Oakbourne subdivisions and plays a key role in moving stormwater into the Vermilion River. The station's two large sump pumps do essential, largely unseen work: pulling stormwater away from surrounding neighborhoods and safely routing it into the Vermilion River through a fully automated process that activates during rain events. Each pump measures 42 inches in diameter and is powered by a 500-horsepower natural gas engine. Each pump can remove 50,000 gallons of water per minute, helping drain about 101 acres into the Vermilion River. While inspections occur weekly, officials say maintenance is

Sunday evening forecast: October heat wave for Louisiana

Chief Meteorologist Jake Dalton has the latest forecast for the Baton Rouge area.

Heat continues for now, relief in sight

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Above normal temperatures will continue for the next several days, but some relief should arrive just in time for the weekend. Little change is expected for Tuesday, although it won’t be quite as cool in the morning. Otherwise, look for plenty of sunshine and highs in the low 90s.

Near-record October heat before a weekend cool down

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A stretch of above-normal heat remains this week before a cold front brings a nice weekend cooldown. Another comfortable morning start in the upper 50s to low 60s will give way to a warmer afternoon, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s under sunny skies.