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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 30 Sep 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Prien LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prien LA
 30.17°N 93.26°W
Last Update:
7:46 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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