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Weather in Lafayette, Indiana

09:40 AM

Now

34° F

Feels Like 30°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 10 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 4

Humidity 51 %

Today

Day 46°

Night 34°

Precipitation 1 %

Wind 10 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 7

Lafayette Weather Forecast Updated

Last updated on April 07, 2026 at 7:52 AM

Air Quality in Lafayette

NOW

36 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 0.81 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 1.32 µg/m³

O₃ 0.039 ppm

NO₂ 1.9 ppb

SO₂ 0.5 ppb

CO 0.14 ppm

NH₃ 1.64 µg/m³

NO 0.31 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 0.81 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 1.32 µg/m³

O₃ – 77.22 µg/m³

NO₂ – 3.56 µg/m³

SO₂ – 1.4 µg/m³

CO – 155.42 µg/m³

NH₃ – 1.64 µg/m³

NO – 0.31 µg/m³

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Lafayette

Severe Future Possible

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 6 at 8:58AM EDT until April 7 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Apr 7, 2:00 AM → Apr 7, 10:00 AM

WHAT: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.

WHERE: Portions of central, east central, north central, and west
central Indiana.

WHEN: From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

IMPACTS: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Updated: Apr 6, 9:06 AM Source: NWS Alert

Severe Immediate Observed

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 9:47PM EDT until April 10 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Apr 6, 9:47 PM → Apr 10, 5:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...

Wabash River at Lafayette down to Riverton.

.Lowland flooding will continue along the Wabash River this week.
The crest is below Montezuma...but will not reach Vincennes until
this weekend. Minor flooding should end by this weekend on the upper
Wabash...but is expected to continue into early next week on parts
of the middle and lower Wabash. Dry weather is expected into
Thursday.

WHAT: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

WHERE: Wabash River at Lafayette.

WHEN: Until Friday afternoon.

IMPACTS: At 12.0 feet, Water may approach a couple low county
roads.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 8:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM EDT Monday was 15.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday morning and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Tuesday afternoon by around 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Updated: Apr 7, 7:52 AM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 7 at 3:30AM EDT until April 7 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Apr 7, 3:30 AM → Apr 7, 10:00 AM

WHAT: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28.

WHERE: Portions of central, east central, north central, and west
central Indiana.

WHEN: Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

IMPACTS: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

+ Read More

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Updated: Apr 7, 7:52 AM Source: NWS Alert

Weather in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette Weather Forecast Updated

Air Quality in Lafayette

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Lafayette

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