Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	2 Jul 7:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Vinton LA

Today
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Independence Day

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.