Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 20 Jun 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Sulphur LA

Flood Warning until further notice
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Flood Warning until further notice
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    Flood Warning until further notice

    NOW until further notice

    Flood Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest  after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Sulphur LA
 30.22°N 93.32°W
4:45 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
5pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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