Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.
Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ436) Issued by: National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA Last Update: 209 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 |  |
| Tonight: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Patchy fog late this evening and overnight. Friday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Patchy fog in the morning. Friday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Saturday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Saturday Night: Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Sunday: South winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Monday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Monday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Tuesday: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy. Tuesday Night: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ436) | |
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