Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	6 Mar 6:53 am CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA

Today
High: 78 °F
Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.