Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	8 Sep 10:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA

Today
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.