Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	S 14 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	10 Mar 1:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.