Storms likely Saturday, Flood threat through weekend

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Saturday will start with quiet and humid conditions around Acadiana. Temperatures will warm quickly through the 80s by midday. Storms form after lunchtime and become widespread during the afternoon hours. At times, rainfall will be very heavy and could cause flooding in areas. The UL Homecoming parade at 11 a.m., temperatures will be in the 80s with only an isolated shower. For tailgating activities, heavy rainfall will be possible at times, especially earlier in the evening. The game itself should see quieter weather with temperatures in the 70s and rain chances ending.

Thunderstorms could bring heavy rains, flooding to Louisiana this weekend. See timing, forecast.

It’s looking like it’ll be a wet weekend across much of south Louisiana, and some outdoor events that were slated for the first few days of October are being rescheduled as locals brace for days of thunderstorms and potentially flooding rains. Weather forecasters on Wednesday said they expect...

Heavy Rain Is Coming to Acadiana Thursday Through Sunday — These Events Are Already Rescheduled

Heavy rain is forecast for Acadiana from Thursday through Sunday, causing several community events to be moved or cancelled.

Higher chance of rain this weekend, cold front next week

Thursday will be hot and humid with isolated showers and storms possible. Highs will be in the low 90s. Expect a good chance of rain Friday and over the weekend. 1-3″ of rainfall will be possible. Highs will be in the upper 80s and lows will be in the low 70s. There is a low risk for localized flash flooding but we are not expecting a widespread threat nor will it rain throughout the entire day on Saturday and Sunday.

It's October! When forecasts predict Louisiana will see 50 degrees

Fall officially began on Sept. 22, and temperatures are, slowly but surely, finally starting to cool down in Louisiana. While Louisiana is still holding on to warmer temperatures, the state will see cooler weather in the coming weeks. Here's when lows will finally reach into the 70s, with lows dipping...

Significant Rain Threat Will Put a Damper on Weekend Plans

The potential for localized flooding and soaking rains should have you reconsidering your plans for the weekend.

Tropical System Could Put a Damper on UL Homecoming Plans

Moisture from a major hurricane could create heavy downpours across South Louisiana later this week.

Near record heat back in Acadiana, heavy storms coming this weekend

Summer-like weather continues for Acadiana this Tuesday. A warm and humid morning will be followed by near record high temperatures in the lower 90s. The record high in Lafayette for this date is 95°, set in 1953. Skies turn partly sunny as a few spotty showers or storms develop...

Needed rain on the way, but timing may not be ideal

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A surge of deep tropical moisture will reach the northern Gulf Coast by late this week, delivering some needed rainfall to the region. No major changes are expected on Tuesday, with hot and mainly dry weather continuing. If you’re lucky enough to catch a stray shower, that would most likely occur during the afternoon hours.

Lafayette Forecast: Hot Week, 70 Percent Rain Chance Rolls in Friday

Lafayette stays hot into midweek before rain chances climb to 60-70 percent Thursday through Saturday. Here's the day-by-day breakdown.

Summer heat continues Monday with spotty afternoon storms

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – It will be a warm and humid night across the area with temperatures falling in the mid 70s. Monday will see sunshine and clouds to start the day as temperatures warm to near 90 by lunchtime. In the afternoon hours, highs reach the mid 90s with isolated storms forming to bring cooling relief.

Saturday AM forecast: Dry weekend gives way to a wetter pattern

The Capital Region stays dry this weekend, with sunshine, low humidity, and warm afternoons dominating the forecast. That quiet stretch lasts into the middle of next week before moisture begins building back into the region and rain chances increase. Today and Tonight: Saturday will be mostly sunny. Temperatures will climb...

When Louisiana will see its first frost of 2026? What history says

Fall officially began Tuesday night and temperatures will finally begin to cool down in Louisiana , but when will they get cool enough for the first frost? The terms "frost" and "freeze" are often used interchangeably, but frost refers to when temperatures reach at or near freezing, turning morning dew into a solid, icy form. Freezes occur when the air temperature reaches at or below 32 degrees, but frosts may occur when temperatures are above 32 degrees. When can Louisiana expect its first frost? The Deep South likely won't see its first frosts until November, according to Farmer's Almanac , and Louisiana is expected to experience its first frosts towards the end of that month. When can Shreveport expect the first frost in 2026? In Shreveport, the first frost typically occurs around Nov. 22. The earliest first frost in the last 26 years was on Oct. 29, 2017, while the latest was last year, on Dec. 14, 2025, according to NWS data . When can Alexandria expect the first frost in 2026? On average, the first frost in Alexandria happens on or around Nov. 26. In the last 26 years, the earliest first frost was on Oct. 19, 2011 and

Stormy Thursday Then Strong Cold Fronts Bring the Best Fall Air Yet to Louisiana and Mississippi Including Shreveport, Jackson, and Baton Rouge

GULF SOUTH — The seasons are finally changing across Louisiana, Mississippi, and nearby areas, with a stormy setup expected late next week around Thursday. Once that active weather moves through, multiple cold fronts are forecast to follow, delivering a significant drop in humidity. The incoming air mass could bring some of the best-feeling weather of the season so far, arriving just in time for the start of October.

AGGIE TRAVELCAST: No weather woes headed to Louisiana

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - We expect no real issues (beyond the heat) for Ags making the trip along I-10 to Baton Rouge over the next several days. A big weather pattern shift is looming for next week, but this weekend looks a LOT like what we saw last weekend, if not a touch cooler. For Baton Rouge tailgaters, you’ll still want to mix in a water quite often - highs will reach the low 90s. For whatever on-field advantage a night kick gives the Tigers, at least Ags won’t be sweating nearly as much as the past couple Saturdays.

Thursday's Forecast...

Weather Outlook: Clouds coming, but not much rain

Avoyelles Parish is getting a run of cloudy days thought not much rain until the end of the forecast window. Temperatures still don’t reflect that autumn is around the corner, thought night-time lows will find their way into the 60s. High temperatures are starting to drop, too, with daily highs in the lower 90s.

Near record heat for the first day of Fall

Near record high temperatures are expected across Acadiana for the first day of Fall. Temperatures are in the mid 70s this morning, followed by highs near 96° in Lafayette. The record high in Lafayette for this date is 97°, set back in 1934. Also, a round of isolated showers and storms is possible during the afternoon and evening hours.

Summer heat continues Monday with spotty afternoon storms

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Monday will start with sunshine as temperatures warm fast into the 90s by midday. In the afternoon, highs reach the mid 90s with scattered showers and storms developing after 2 p.m. Tropical Storm Fay continues to strengthen in the northern Atlantic and is close to...