Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
889 FXUS64 KLCH 150503 AFDLCH Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1203 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER... .KEY MESSAGES... - Warm, humid conditions will continue through the end of the week with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80s. - A cold front will move through the region Saturday evening into early Sunday morning accompanied by showers and thunderstorms. - Cooler, drier air will move into the region Sunday through early next week. && .DISCUSSION... (Today through Tuesday) Issued at 1202 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Southern flow continues unabated as high pressure remains locked in place off the eastern seaboard. With the persistent advection of warm, moist Gulf air, our weather will remain warmer than usual with dew points in the 60s. Each afternoon, temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s with the possibility for temperatures to reach the 90s in central Louisiana on Friday and Saturday. For the remainder of the work week, conditions will be dry with no real chance of rain until this weekend. On Saturday afternoon, a cold front will move across the region causing widespread rain and the chance for a few thunderstorms. Total QPF remains fairly low with total rainfall amounts between 0.25 to 0.5 inches. Behind the front, cooler and drier air will flow into the region with highs dropping into the 70s and lows down into the 40s. This cool down will be short-lived, as south winds will start back up on Tuesday. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1202 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Low clouds will cause MVFR conditions, especially for coastal terminals. After sunrise, conditions will be VFR with south winds around 10 to 15 knots. && .MARINE... Issued at 1202 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 High pressure will continue the generally calm weather we have been seeing for the past several days. Steady onshore flow will remain around 10 to 15 knots with waves below 5 feet. On Saturday evening, a cold front will move offshore, causing widespread rain along with a wind shift. Winds look concerning for Sunday night/Monday, with offshore winds around 30 knots and gusts up to 40 knots being possible. Marine headlines are likely after the passage of the front. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 1202 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Dry conditions will continue until Saturday, when a cold front will bring widespread rain. Ahead of the front, minimum RH values will be above 40% with light south winds. Sunday and Monday, minimum RH values will be around 30% with north winds. && .LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... LA...None. TX...None. GM...None. && $$ PUBLIC/FIRE/MARINE...14 AVIATION...14