WeatherMonday, November 2
A cold front brings a chance of strong storms on Election Day Tuesday
The Today in Lafayette team
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.
Monday is mostly dry, then the front arrives Tuesday afternoon
- Nov. 2Mostly dry, though a few afternoon showers are possible.
- Nov. 3Election Day: a cold front brings storms in the afternoon, and a few could be strong or severe.
- Nov. 4 onCooler weather pushes in and lasts through next weekend.
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
- 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