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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Oct 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Arthur LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Windy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Windy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Arthur LA
 30.07°N 92.69°W
Last Update:
1:55 am CDT Oct 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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