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.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	W 8 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	3 Aug 10:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Hayes LA

Today
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Light west wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.