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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in (1026.4 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Hackberry LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Hackberry LA
 29.85°N 93.43°W
Last Update:
12:45 am CDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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