Saturday, September 12, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 92
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Rain chances increase later this week

Extreme heat with heat index values in the triple digits continues through Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures reaching 105-115 degrees during the day. Overnight lows will be in the upper 70s, followed by highs in the upper 90s on Wednesday. Scattered rain is expected to return later in the week.

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  1. · KLFYExtreme heat continues, Rain chances increase late week
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