Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update *** Not a current observation ***
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA
 29.73°N 92.82°W
2:45 am CDT Aug 4, 2026
3am CDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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