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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

84°F

29°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 6 Oct 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Lake Charles LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    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: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
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. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
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
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Lake Charles LA
 30.24°N 93.18°W
Last Update:
10:16 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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