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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Charles LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Charles LA
 30.22°N 93.21°W
Last Update:
1:56 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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