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Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 27 Jul 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Lake Charles LA

Heat Advisory July 28, 10:00am until July 28, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Lake Charles LA
 30.17°N 93.21°W
Last Update:
7:21 pm CDT Jul 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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