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

Flood Warning

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	20 Jun 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning until further notice

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Flood Warning until further notice

Flood Warning until further notice
NOW until further notice
Flood Warning
Today
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 80 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 10 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. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.