Fog, Storms Ahead for Lafayette Area

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After a rainy Sunday, the Lafayette, Louisiana area is in for more damp and unsettled weather this week. Fog is expected to develop overnight, followed by a mix of sun and clouds on Monday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. A stronger weather system is then forecast to move in on Wednesday evening, bringing the potential for severe storms to the region.

Why it matters

The Lafayette area has seen its fair share of severe weather in recent years, so residents will want to stay alert to the changing forecast and any potential threats to public safety as this next system approaches.

The details

Monday's forecast calls for a mix of sunshine and cloud cover, with showers and a few thunderstorms developing by midday and continuing into the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach around 80 degrees. Tuesday should be relatively dry and warm, also with highs near 80 and a few showers. However, a strong weather system is then forecast to push into the Acadiana region on Wednesday evening, bringing showers and thunderstorms that could become severe, with the area already under a Level 2 risk.

• Fog will develop after midnight and could be dense for the morning commute on Monday.
• Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to begin forming by midday on Monday and continue into the afternoon.
• A strong weather system is forecast to move into the Acadiana region on Wednesday evening, continuing into Thursday morning.

What’s next

As the week progresses, forecasters will provide more details on the potential impacts and timing of the severe weather system expected to arrive on Wednesday.