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Acadiana Warms Rapidly After Frost, With 80s Back by Weekend

Southerly flow off the Gulf is driving a quick return to above-normal temperatures.

Overview

  • A pronounced warmup is underway today across Acadiana, with afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s after Tuesday’s frosty start.
  • Temperatures are forecast to reach near 80 on Thursday and climb into the low to mid-80s over the weekend.
  • Nights turn milder, with lows generally in the upper 50s to low 60s and no frost expected.
  • A surface high shifting east has reopened southerly winds, ushering in warmer, more humid air.
  • Forecasters are monitoring a front or series of systems next week that could bring rain and isolated strong storms, with timing still uncertain.