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Chataignier, LA · Weather
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Parts of Acadiana issue burn bans
Ongoing hot, dry conditions have prompted outdoor burn bans in Acadia and Jeff Davis parishes as officials work to prevent wildfires across Acadiana. The burn bans do not apply to farmers, but they do apply to residents. Acadia Parish Fire District 4 Fire Chief Harral Johnson explained that staying safe starts with a few simple steps.
WAFB
Hot Monday with a Level 2 severe storm risk by afternoon
WAFB
Heat Advisory in effect Sunday; strong storms possible by evening
KPLC TV
Burn bans issued in five SWLA parishes as dry conditions continue
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA (KPLC) - Due to an increase in dry conditions, most of Southwest Louisiana is under a burn ban until further notice. Jeff Davis announced a parishwide burn ban Monday morning, while Vernon, Calcasieu and Allen parishes made posts on social media Wednesday. Beauregard announced its ban Thursday morning.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8PM Friday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi as thunderstorms become increasingly likely this afternoon. The watch includes areas north of Interstate 12, including Baton Rouge, as well as portions of the Northshore and south Mississippi. The...
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Acadiana storms bring 76 mph winds, widespread power outages
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Severe thunderstorms moved through much of Acadiana, bringing high winds, hail, and lightning that left more than 20,000 homes without power. Most parishes in the area experienced at least one Severe Thunderstorm Warning, with some parishes seeing multiple warnings as the storms moved through the region.
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Severe Weather Possible This Evening & Dangerous Heat This Weekend…
Strong to severe storms will be possible this evening with damaging winds being the main threat. Storms are possible over the weekend. The better rain chances will be Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 90s to low 100s. The heat index will be between 105°-110°. We will see a chance of storms each day next week with the better chances for the middle half of the week. Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s.
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Students, teachers affected by Tropical Storm Arthur may qualify for FEMA assistance
BATON ROUGE — Students and teachers whose homes and personal property were damaged by Tropical Storm Arthur qualify for FEMA disaster assistance, officials said Thursday. Those students and teachers affected by the June storm in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes may qualify for assistance for other disaster-caused expenses, such as essential personal property losses.
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Extreme heat, scattered storms expected today
Today brings extreme heat across central and southwest Louisiana, including the Lafayette area, with high temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s, feeling like over 110 degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for some areas, while others remain under a Heat Advisory until tonight. These conditions are significantly hotter than normal for this time of year, posing a risk for heat-related illnesses.
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Rob's Full Weather Forecast - 10PM 08/19/2026
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Acadiana workers, residents adjust as heat index soars to 110
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Acadiana remained under a heat advisory for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, as the heat index reached 110 degrees. The region has also recorded eight straight days of temperatures at or above 96 degrees. The heat is creating dangerous working conditions for people...
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Dangerous heat advisory in effect for Lafayette today
Partly cloudy skies are expected today, with temperatures climbing to the upper 90s. We are under a heat advisory until 8 PM, with heat index values ranging from the upper 100s to around 110 degrees. The heat stress levels are currently considered Major, at level 3 of 4. The risk for extreme heat will escalate to Extreme, level 4 of 4, across all of Louisiana starting Friday and persisting into early next week.