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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 2

Storms and a cold front are forecast for Election Day

Plus, Best Stop in Scott turns 40 and Week 10 prep football kicks off Thursday.

The Today in Lafayette team1 story8 sources3 min read

WeatherTop story

A cold front brings a chance of strong storms on Election Day Tuesday

Monday is mostly dry, then the front arrives Tuesday afternoon

  1. Nov. 2Mostly dry, though a few afternoon showers are possible.
  2. Nov. 3Election Day: a cold front brings storms in the afternoon, and a few could be strong or severe.
  3. Nov. 4 onCooler weather pushes in and lasts through next weekend.

Sources: KLFY, KATC

If you're voting Tuesday, keep an eye on the sky. KATC forecasts a significant storm system on Election Day, and a line of storms may bring heavy rain and strong wind. KLFY says the cold front arrives Tuesday afternoon, and a few storms could be strong or severe. We suggest voting in the morning if you can.

Parts of Louisiana got significant rain over the weekend, enough for flood warnings. 96.5 KPEL says Tuesday could bring a repeat of those flood watches and warnings. Until then it's a little warmer than normal.

Temperatures drop once Tuesday's front passes

Low to mid-80s
for afternoon highs Monday and Tuesday
50s
for mornings behind the front, through next weekend
70s
for afternoons behind the front, through next weekend

Sources: 96.5 KPEL, KLFY

  • Monday: mostly dry, with a few afternoon showers possible
  • Tuesday: storms arrive with the cold front in the afternoon
  • Flooding: a repeat of weekend flood watches and warnings is possible Tuesday

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Boudin

in Scott turns 40. It started as a small neighborhood supermarket with a gravel parking lot and a handful of gas pumps, and it's now one of Louisiana's best-known boudin brands. The Daily Advertiser

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Week 10 of Louisiana prep football starts Thursday, Nov. 5. Games include Rayne at North Vermilion and Oakdale at Port Barre. Crescent City Sports

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Source: Crescent City Sports

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Today in Lafayetteto me · Mon., Nov. 26:00 a.m.

Storms and a cold front are forecast for Election Day

Plus, Best Stop in Scott turns 40 and Week 10 prep football kicks off Thursday.

The TLDR

  1. A cold front brings possibly severe storms to Acadiana on Election Day
  2. Best Stop in Scott turns 40, and Week 10 football starts Thursday
  3. Yoga in the Park at Moncus Park meets Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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