Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 19 Aug 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Iowa LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Iowa LA
 30.19°N 93.08°W
1:55 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
2am CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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