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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 3:26:14 pm CDT

Forecast Summary
Hot Weather Continues
5 Day Outlook
Tropical Weather Outlook
Moisture will gradually return during the week with typical summertime conditions. Mainly scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms with the higher chances across lower Acadiana.
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You may call it summer but the weather calls for summer plus. Temperatures will be a few degrees above normal for this time of year with highs in the mid to upper 90s the next few days.
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Here is a quick look at the next 5 days for the region. A typical summertime pattern is expected through the mid-week into the weekend, with scattered mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms and highs in the lower to mid 90s. Little day-to-day changes are expected.
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Tropical Storm Dexter has formed in the north Atlantic and two additional areas of development are possible over the next seven days. NO impacts are expected to the northern Gulf with these systems.
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