Red Flag Warning expands into more of Acadiana as fire risk stays elevated
The Red Flag Warning has been expanded to include much of Acadiana as the fire risk within our area remains elevated. A combination of extreme heat, low relative humidity, and breezy conditions could ignite and spread wildfires rapidly.
Yesterday was Lafayette's hottest day this season as we reached 106°. Friday shouldn't be as hot but forecasted highs are still in the low 100s with a heat index hotter than 115° for the afternoon.
Only a few pop-up showers and storms are possible today. Isolated activity should be more widespread over the weekend during each afternoon. Unfortunately, the record-breaking heat continues as high temperatures stay over 100°.