August is starting off hot across Acadiana with high temperatures expected to persist through Sunday. Little to no rain is forecasted during this period as the region heads into the new month.
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Rain will clear out this evening in the Acadiana area, with scattered storms expected to develop late Sunday afternoon. Following the storms, a warming trend will push temperatures into the mid-90s throughout the week ahead.
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Saturday in the Lafayette area will start dry and sunny with temperatures warming to the lower 90s by afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop mainly south of I-10 during the afternoon hours, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall that could cause flooding concerns.
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Louisiana has recorded 18 heat-related deaths and more than 4,000 emergency department visits so far this year, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The state continues to experience dangerous heat conditions affecting residents across the region.
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