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.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Mar 6:53 pm CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Vinton LA

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Dense Fog
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Dense Fog
then Mostly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Areas of dense fog before 1am, then widespread dense fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Patchy fog between 11pm and 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 80.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.