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Tropical Storm Edouard to Impact the Northwest Gulf Coast; Heat Expands Eastward

Tropical Storm Edouard will bring tropical storm to hurricane conditions, heavy rainfall, flash and some river flooding, and storm surge to portions of Upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are possible in the Central Plains and Mid-Atlantic. Hot and humid conditions will expand from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

78°F

26°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 17 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Sep 10:50 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Lake Charles LA

Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
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Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
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    Tropical Storm Warning until further notice

    NOW until further notice

    Tropical Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Labor Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Lake Charles LA
 30.17°N 93.18°W
Last Update:
11:26 am CDT Sep 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Sep 1, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 7, 2026
 
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