Summer heat builds again with scattered storm chances

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Wednesday afternoon storms brought rain-cooled air to the area to begin Thursday, though humidity remained high. Temperatures rise fast through the day and will reach the low and mid 90s during the afternoon hours. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect as feels-like temperatures reach 108 degrees or hotter. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will bring some cooling relief. One or two storms could be strong or severe with strong winds, hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. These storms will settle down during the evening hours with only a lingering shower overnight and temperatures in the 70s.

Friday will start with more humidity and temperatures in the 70s. Highs reach the low and mid 90s during the afternoon with feels-like temperatures approaching 108 degrees. Storms develop to bring some cooling relief once again during the afternoon hours.

The tropics remain quiet for now with no development expected through the next week.

Locally, we will see the summer heat continue through the weekend before building into next week. Highs will be in the low and mid 90s through Sunday before we see them jump into the mid 90s with fewer storms around next week.

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