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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 4 Mar 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Iowa LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread dense fog, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Dense
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog between 11pm and 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Widespread dense fog, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog between 11pm and 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa LA
 30.24°N 93°W
Last Update:
11:45 am CST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CST Mar 4, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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