Opelousas, LA

7:22 PM CDT on June 18, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 82 ft
Lon: 92.1° W
Lat: 30.5° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

Wet and unsettled weather continued for parts of the East and South on Tuesday as a cold front dropped southeastward across the Midwest and Northeast and reinforced another frontal boundary extending from southern New England through the Southern Plains. Rain and thunderstorm activity developed ahead the advancing cold front in parts of the Ohio Valley into New England, while a cooler airmass followed behind the cold front and led to cooler daytimes highs in the Upper Great Lakes and Northeast. Areas of scattered showers and thunderstorms developed near and to the south of the main frontal disturbance from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through the Central and Southern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for parts of the lower Ohio Valley and eastern and central Carolinas through the afternoon and evenings. Areas of the Ohio Valley were at primary risks of damaging wind gusts and hail, while areas of the Carolinas remained at risk of damaging wind gusts.

Meanwhile, behind this activity impulses from from the West enhanced precipitation and thunderstorm activity in the High Plains and created the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms for a large part of the region. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development from this afternoon through tonight with threats of hail and damaging wind gusts.

Elsewhere, an upper level low located off the Pacific Northwest coast brought progressively better chances for showers and thunderstorm activity to the Northwest. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development for the Northern Rockies with hail and damaging wind gusts possible from this afternoon through tonight.
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

Wet and unsettled weather continued for parts of the East and South on Tuesday as a cold front dropped southeastward across the Midwest and Northeast and reinforced another frontal boundary extending from southern New England through the Southern Plains. Rain and thunderstorm activity developed ahead the advancing cold front in parts of the Ohio Valley into New England, while a cooler airmass followed behind the cold front and led to cooler daytimes highs in the Upper Great Lakes and Northeast. Areas of scattered showers and thunderstorms developed near and to the south of the main frontal disturbance from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through the Central and Southern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for parts of the lower Ohio Valley and eastern and central Carolinas through the afternoon and evenings. Areas of the Ohio Valley were at primary risks of damaging wind gusts and hail, while areas of the Carolinas remained at risk of damaging wind gusts.

Meanwhile, behind this activity impulses from from the West enhanced precipitation and thunderstorm activity in the High Plains and created the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms for a large part of the region. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development from this afternoon through tonight with threats of hail and damaging wind gusts.

Elsewhere, an upper level low located off the Pacific Northwest coast brought progressively better chances for showers and thunderstorm activity to the Northwest. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development for the Northern Rockies with hail and damaging wind gusts possible from this afternoon through tonight.
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Opelousas Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:21 PM CDT
Elevation
89 ft
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
87.1 °F
Feels Like 92 °F
Wind(mph)
0.1
Sunrise / Set
6:05 AM
8:13 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 91 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 93 | 73 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 95 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 95 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.91 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
58%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KLFT 182353Z 23011KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP129 T03110206 10333 20311 53001
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
92 °F
Dew Point
71 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
2.3 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
3.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 73F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 91F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 95F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 95F with a heat index of 104F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 95F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Nowcast as of 5:58 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Through 7 PM...a congealing line of showers and thunderstorms will continue to move to the southeast across the area at about 35 mph. Heavy rainfall of up to an inch and a half per hour within the line will result in rapid changes in visibility. Visibilities could briefly drop to near zero. Drivers should be especially careful while driving through this activity. Brief occurrences of small hail will also be possible. An outflow boundary also continues to precede the line and wind gusts of up to 35 mph will be possible as it pushes through bearegard and Calcasieu parishes as well as Orange and Jefferson counties over the next hour.

Opelousas Weather Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for Opelousas Weather Station KLAOPELO7

Tuesday, 18
Thunderstorm
93 | 73 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 19
Chance of a Thunderstorm
91 | 75 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
93 | 73 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
95 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Saturday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
95 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
91 | 75 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
93 | 75 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 25
Partly Cloudy
93 | 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
95 | 75 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
97 | 75 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 73F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 72 87 | 72 87 | 70 76 | 72
Wind 5 mph SSW 9 mph SW 8 mph WSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 86% 61% 59% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 50% 60% 40%
Cloud Cover 49% 54% 65% 64%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.20], Average RMSE [1.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.20], Average RMSE [1.73] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 91F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 73 84 | 72 85 | 73 75 | 72
Wind 2 mph SSW 5 mph West 6 mph SSW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 67% 65% 90%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 59% 66% 53% 45%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.43], Average RMSE [1.88]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.98], Average RMSE [2.02] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 72 89 | 72 87 | 72 78 | 72
Wind 1 mph SSW 3 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 88% 57% 58% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 39% 40% 44% 13%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.67], Average RMSE [1.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.03], Average RMSE [2.58] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 95F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 71 89 | 74 89 | 74 78 | 72
Wind 3 mph WSW 1 mph NW 2 mph SSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 88% 64% 63% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 33% 6%
Conditions Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.66], Average RMSE [2.10]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.44], Average RMSE [2.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 95F with a heat index of 104F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 71 88 | 75 90 | 75 78 | 72
Wind 3 mph West 1 mph WNW 4 mph SSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 89% 65% 63% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 28% 63% 7%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.42], Average RMSE [1.98]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.40], Average RMSE [2.83] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 76 | 72 87 | 73 87 | 73 77 | 72
Wind 3 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 5 mph South
Humidity 89% 62% 64% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 41% 70% 40%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.44], Average RMSE [1.91]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.33], Average RMSE [2.81] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 76 | 72 88 | 72 87 | 73 77 | 72
Wind 4 mph SSE 6 mph SE 6 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 91% 61% 65% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 10% 21% 47% 19%
Conditions Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.46], Average RMSE [2.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.86], Average RMSE [2.84] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 71 87 | 72 87 | 72 77 | 72
Wind 3 mph SSW 5 mph SSE 6 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 80% 59% 61% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 2% 50% 44%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.17], Average RMSE [1.84]
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 95F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 73 89 | 73 90 | 75 80 | 74
Wind 3 mph South 6 mph South 7 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 86% 59% 61% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 13% 16% 21% 21%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [1.86]
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 73 90 | 73 92 | 75 80 | 74
Wind 3 mph SSE 5 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 89% 59% 58% 82%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 17% 13% 10% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:08 AM
8:14 PM
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 73 89 | 73 92 | 73 76 | 73
Wind 2 mph SSE 4 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 89% 59% 55% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 8% 11% 15% 21%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 3:39 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 73 89 | 75 93 | 77 83 | 76
Wind 3 mph SSE 5 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 1 mph South
Humidity 90% 62% 57% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 29% % % %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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Weather History & Almanac
June 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KLFT) 91 °F 73 °F
Record (KLFT) 101 °F (1901) 57 °F (1917)
Yesterday 91 °F 75 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 18
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Jun. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:05 AM CDT 8:13 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:38 AM CDT 8:40 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 5:04 AM CDT 9:14 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:28 AM CDT 9:50 PM CDT
Moon 3:13 PM CDT (6/18) 1:56 AM CDT (6/18)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 02m
Length of Day
14h 07m
Tomorrow will be 0m 5s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 74% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Jun 23
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Jun 29
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Jul 8
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93 °F
Hammond
93 °F
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92 °F
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92 °F
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68 °F
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69 °F
Shreveport Downtown
69 °F
Monroe
69 °F
Minden
69 °F
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Opelousas Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Gulino Street, Opelousas, LA 87.1 °F 92 °F 71 °F 58% WSW  at  0.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 89 ft 7:21 PM CDT Normal  
Opelousas, Opelousas, LA 87.0 °F 96 °F 74 °F 66% WSW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 27 ft 7:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Opelousas, LA 87.7 °F 96 °F 74 °F 63% SW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:20 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest PBARRE , Port Barre, LA 91 °F 87 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 37 ft 6:15 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest LAWTEL , Lawtell, LA 92 °F 88 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 67 ft 6:15 PM CDT MADIS
N5OB, Sunset, LA 91.8 °F 98 °F 70 °F 50% SW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 56 ft 4:39 PM CDT Normal  
Country, WASHINGTON, LA 81.9 °F 80 °F -28 °F - NNW  at  8.9 mph - / hr 0 ft 7:21 PM CDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Sunset LA , Grand Coteau, LA 87 °F 96 °F 74 °F 66% WSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 45 ft 7:06 PM CDT MADIS
Church Point/Cajun Weather, CHURCH POINT, LA 86.0 °F 96 °F 76 °F 72% West  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 59 ft 7:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Carencro LA, Carencro, LA 88 °F 96 °F 73 °F 62% SSE  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 45 ft 7:10 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest ROSA , Rosa, LA 89 °F 86 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 44 ft 6:00 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest POWELL , Eunice, LA 89 °F 86 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 59 ft 6:15 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest MELVIL , Melville, LA 95 °F 91 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 36 ft 6:00 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest KROTZS , Krotz Springs, LA 90 °F 87 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 48 ft 6:00 PM CDT MADIS
Scott, LA, Scott, LA 86.1 °F 94 °F 74 °F 67% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 31 ft 7:21 PM CDT Normal
MesoWest BUNKIE , Goudeau, LA 93 °F 89 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 51 ft 6:15 PM CDT MADIS
River Ranch Subdivision, Lafayette, LA 87.8 °F 94 °F 71 °F 58% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 31 ft 7:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
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