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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Last Update: 125 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

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Lake Charles, LA Local Forecast Office

21NM SW Morgan City LA

Marine Zone Forecast

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

Today
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Patchy dense fog this morning.
Tonight
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Patchy fog.
Friday
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.
Saturday
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.
Sunday
Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers.
Sunday Night
Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
Monday
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.
Monday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.




Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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125 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026
 
 

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