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Dangerous heat is expected in Lafayette on Tuesday with mid-90s temperatures and heat index values reaching 115 degrees. Scattered storms are forecast to arrive late in the week, providing relief from the extreme heat conditions.
Read moreHeat continues across Acadiana on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, with Heat Advisories issued for the entire region as a high-pressure ridge remains locked in place over South Louisiana.
Read moreLafayette Parish has opened multiple cooling centers equipped with air conditioning, fans, shade, and free bottled water to help residents cope with ongoing heat advisories across Acadiana. The centers provide relief during the hot weather and are available at various locations throughout the parish.
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Acadiana is experiencing dangerously hot weather with temperatures in the upper 90s and heat index values around 105°. Conditions will remain mostly quiet tonight with lows only cooling to the upper 70s, with some showers expected to end. Temperatures are expected to gradually fall out of the 90s later this week.
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Lafayette is keeping cooling centers open throughout the week as the area faces extreme heat. The centers, which opened the previous week, will continue to provide relief for residents during the dangerous temperatures. This is a precautionary measure to help vulnerable populations stay safe during the heat emergency.
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Acadiana is bracing for dangerous heat this week, with temperatures expected to reach near 100 degrees and hazardous heat index values. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the region, with relief expected in the form of scattered storms arriving late Thursday.
Read moreAcadiana is bracing for dangerous heat this week with temperatures expected to reach near 100 degrees and hazardous heat index values. A Heat Advisory is in effect as the region experiences extreme conditions, with scattered storms predicted to arrive late Thursday to provide relief.
Read moreAcadiana is experiencing a persistent summer heatwave as the work week begins, with high temperatures expected to climb into the low to mid-90s. The region continues to deal with dry and hot conditions.
Read moreAn upper-level ridge has settled over the region, bringing sustained summer heat and little to no rain chances over the next few days. Residents of Acadiana should prepare for hot and dry conditions.
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Acadiana is preparing for dangerous heat conditions beginning Sunday, with temperatures rising throughout the week. Residents should expect feels-like temperatures between 108 and 115 degrees, creating hazardous conditions across the region.
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Acadiana will experience extreme heat and humidity this weekend and into next week, with temperatures reaching the upper 90s and heat indices climbing to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Some relief from storms is expected late in the week.
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Lafayette will face increasingly hot temperatures over the next week, with triple-digit heat possible early next week. Scattered storms are expected toward the end of the forecast period to bring some relief from the dangerous heat levels.
Read moreA heat wave is building across Acadiana this weekend and will intensify into early next week, with increasingly hot temperatures expected. Relief from the heat is anticipated by the end of next week as the weather pattern is expected to change.
Read moreAcadiana is entering a dry and hot weather pattern as tropical activity quiets down. Residents should prepare for highs in the low 90s, with heat index values making it feel like 104°-108° due to humidity.
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Hotter and much quieter weather is returning to Acadiana over the next several days. Temperatures will rise to the lower 90s in the afternoon with heat index values between 103° and higher. A few scattered showers are possible on Friday, but heat will be the dominant weather feature.
Read moreTropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana state line after passing through southern Louisiana. The storm brought heavy surf and some flooding to the Gulf Coast as it moved slowly through the region.
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Approximately 12,000 Cleco customers in New Iberia experienced a power outage on Saturday, June 6, caused by a broken crossarm on a transmission line. While power was restored the same afternoon, some homeowners reported damage to appliances and electronic equipment following the outage.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, where it is expected to weaken due to wind shear and interaction with land. The storm will impact the Acadiana region as it makes landfall.
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South Louisiana is experiencing a historic dual weather event as Tropical Storm Bertha develops in the Gulf while a dangerous heat wave simultaneously grips the state. The National Weather Service in New Orleans confirmed this unusual atmospheric pattern is a historical first for the region.
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Governor Jeff Landry will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Baton Rouge to provide updates on Tropical Storm Bertha as it makes landfall in Louisiana. State leaders will discuss the impact and response to the tropical storm affecting the region.
Read moreTropical Storm Bertha is currently positioned 45 miles northeast of the Mouth of the Mississippi River with sustained winds of 50 mph, moving west at 5 mph. The storm poses a potential threat to the Louisiana coast and Acadiana region. Today also brings extreme heat conditions to the area.
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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Acadiana today with dangerous heat and humidity levels. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s this afternoon, with heat index values approaching 115°F, making it critical for residents to stay hydrated and take precautions against heat-related illness.
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St. Martin Parish officials are urging residents to prepare for the impacts of approaching Tropical Storm Bertha. Local agencies met Monday to discuss preparations and coordinate weather response as forecasts continue to evolve.
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Louisiana's Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has activated 24-hour operations at the State Emergency Operations Center as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the state. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and Tropical Storm Watch for portions of Louisiana, with current threats including minor impacts from the storm.
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