Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 20 Jun 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Hayes LA

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest  after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Hayes LA
 30.17°N 92.92°W
7:46 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
8am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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