Ophelia Impacting the East; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Threats for the Center of the Nation

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will affect the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. For the center of the nation, a cold front will focus showers and thunderstorms, some severe with excessive rainfall and flash flooding, through the weekend. Meanwhile, much cooler temperatures and a wet weather pattern enters the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	23 Sep 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lake Charles LA

This
Afternoon

Chance
T-storms
High: 94 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 75 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 93 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 74 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
High: 91 °F
Monday
Night

Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Low: 71 °F
Tuesday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 90 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 71 °F
Wednesday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 92 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.