October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 6 Oct 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA
 29.73°N 92.85°W
10:16 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
10am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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