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Severe Storms in the South/Central U.S.; Summer Heat in the West

Active frontal boundaries will bring a potential for severe storms from the South Plains into the Midwest and Ohio Valley today. The greatest potential for storms will be across portions of northern Texas and into central Oklahoma where significant winds may develop. Otherwise, strong winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes will be possible. Out West, above normal temperatures continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jun 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Charles LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 77 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 76 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 90 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 76 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 90 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 76 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 78 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Lake Charles LA
 30.22°N 93.21°W
Last Update:
6:06 pm CDT Jun 15, 2019
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Jun 15, 2019-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2019
 
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