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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 17 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Iowa LA

Heat Advisory August 17, 04:03pm until August 17, 08:00pm
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    Heat Advisory August 17, 04:03pm until August 17, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    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 becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

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 becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Iowa LA
 30.19°N 93.11°W
Last Update:
2:45 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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