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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 24 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Cameron Heliport LA

Heat Advisory August 24, 11:00am until August 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 84 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 84 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 84. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 84 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 84. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 82.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Cameron Heliport LA
 29.76°N 93.45°W
Last Update:
10:50 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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