Warm, Humid Weather Continues in Lafayette

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Warm and humid conditions will persist in Lafayette, Louisiana this week, with a mix of sunshine, cloud cover, and spotty showers. Fog development and gusty winds are also expected. The biggest weather concern is the potential for thunderstorms on Saturday, which could impact evening Mardi Gras parades. After that, beautiful weather is forecast through the Mardi Gras holiday.

Why it matters

Lafayette's warm, humid weather and potential for severe storms during the Mardi Gras season can significantly impact local residents, businesses, and the many visitors who flock to the area for the annual celebrations and parades.

The details

Overnight, Lafayette will see spotty showers arrive after midnight, along with the development of fog that could cause issues for the morning commute. Temperatures will hold in the 60s. On Wednesday, a mix of sunshine and cloud cover is expected, with a stray shower possible through lunchtime and better rain chances in the afternoon. Winds will be quite gusty at times, with gusts exceeding 20 mph. High temperatures will reach the mid 70s. The warm, humid weather will continue through the end of the week, with mornings seeing temperatures in the upper 50s and some fog development. A shower or two will be possible each day. The biggest concern is for Saturday, when thunderstorms are expected to move through the area during the afternoon and evening hours, potentially impacting Mardi Gras parades.

• Overnight, spotty showers will arrive after midnight.
• On Wednesday, a stray shower will be possible through lunchtime, with better rain chances in the afternoon.
• Thunderstorms are expected to move through the area on Saturday during the afternoon and evening hours.

What’s next

Meteorologists will continue to monitor the weather situation and provide updates on the potential impact of the thunderstorms on Saturday's Mardi Gras festivities.