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Lake Charles, LA 70612 Weather
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This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tonight
Clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
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Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 1 hr ago.
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10-day forecast
Details- TodayOct 22Sunny56°83°
- FriOct 23Sunny58°85°
- SatOct 24Sunny56°83°
- SunOct 25Mostly Sunny59°81°
- MonOct 26Mostly Sunny56°81°
- TueOct 27Mostly Sunny56°80°
- WedOct 28Sunny55°81°
- ThuOct 29Cloudy62°82°
- FriOct 30Cloudy63°78°
- SatOct 31Rain0.12 in61°67°
Days after the National Weather Service's seven are MET Norway's outlook, a computer model with no forecaster's review.
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First Alert Forecast: Comfortable Warmth Continues Across Southwest LouisianaLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -After a beautiful fall weekend with morning lows in the 40s and 50s and afternoon highs in the 70s, Southwest Louisiana is warming up slightly — but no major heat is in sight. Monday was a…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Nice weather continues this week though fire danger will remain highLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Comfortable weather will continue throughout the week, but so will the drought and elevated fire danger. Monday morning will see temperatures drop into the upper 40s to low 50s away from the…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Turning chilly Sunday morning with lots of dry weather aheadLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The coolest air of the season is ahead Sunday morning before a warming trend takes place in the upcoming week. Sunday morning will be genuinely chilly with temps in the mid 40’s to near 50…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cooler weather is here at last, though weekend fire danger is very highLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Cool air has returned to SWLA at last this weekend thanks to the cold front, though it will also come with very high fire danger. The first sweater and gumbo weather of the season takes place…
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Fall weather is finally coming to Acadiana. And it’s bringing increased risk of fire danger.After an extended stretch of above-normal temperatures, cooler fall weather is arriving in Acadiana this weekend. But gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation are raising concerns about fire danger. The National…
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First Alert Forecast: Cold front brings big changes, increased fire danger with windy and dry conditionsLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Our changes are finally arriving as we head through our Friday as our next cold front pushes in from the north. A few clouds have pushed in overnight and will continue to do so through the…
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First Alert Forecast: One last warm day, ahead of a cooler stretch as we head into the weekendLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Areas of dense fog are possible along and north of I-10 this morning where a Dense Fog Advisory remains in place until 9 a.m. For those who are a fan of warmer weather, enjoy our afternoon…
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First Alert Forecast: Warm Thursday; Cold Front Friday Brings Perfect Weekend WeatherLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Warm and dry conditions continue Wednesday and Thursday with no rain in sight. A strong cold front arriving Friday will bring the perfect fall weather for the weekend, but it will also create…
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Cajun Weekend Weather Report: Get Ready for the 50s, SWLA!KNGT | Lake Charles, LA — Alright y'all, welcome back to another Cajun Weekend Weather Report, and I think it's finally time to make an announcement. GO FIND THAT HOODIE! I'm not talking about one of those mornings…
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First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny for now, ahead of a front and cooler temperatures for the weekendLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We’re off to a quiet start as you make your way out the door on this Wednesday morning as we await the arrival of the second front later in the week. Temperatures are remaining a little above…
Air quality
Acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Forecast
- ThuModerate (61)
- FriModerate (67)
- SatModerate (64)
Lake Charles, LA reporting area · 1 hr ago. Data from AirNow (EPA and its state, local and tribal partners); preliminary and subject to change.
Sun & moon
Almanac
MonthlyLake Charles Chennault International Airport, records since 1895. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
Nearby
- Sulphur 6 km
- Orange 44 km
- Moss Bluff 14 km
- Bridge City 57 km
- Prien 10 km
- Carlyss 12 km
- Westlake 8 km
- West Orange 46 km
- Vinton 26 km
- Mauriceville 52 km
- Welsh 48 km
- Iowa 30 km
Forecasters' discussion
From the National Weather Service office in LCH, issued 3 hrs ago
Key Messages
- No precipitation is expected through late next week.
- Temperatures will fall into the 50s each night and warm into the low to mid 80s each afternoon.
- Wildfire risk will remain elevated through early next week in response to ongoing drought conditions and afternoon relative humidity dropping to 20-35% each day.
Discussion
(This evening through next Wednesday) Issued at 1200 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2026
As far as unchanging forecasts go, this one could be a whole lot worse. A gradient aloft between ridging centered over northern Mexico and subtropical storm Josephine off the New England coast will continue to advect very dry air through the region today and Friday keeping skies mostly clear. This ridge will gradually slide northeast becoming centered directly overhead this weekend through the middle of next week. At the surface, broad high pressure extending across much of the eastern CONUS will maintain light northeasterly to easterly winds.
While afternoon highs will climb into the low to mid 80s each day amidst abundant sunshine, the clear skies and light winds will support good radiational cooling each night dropping lows into the 50s each night.
The combination of worsening drought across the region and afternoon relative humidities dropping into the 20-35% range will continue to elevate the wildfire risk across the region through the weekend.
The latest iteration of the Drought Monitor has expanded the "Extreme Drought" designation across much of Calcasieu, Beauregard, Vernon, Rapides Jeff Davis and Allen parishes in southwest and central Louisiana. Much of the rest of the region remains in an "Severe Drought" category. With no rain expected over the next seven days, anticipate some of these areas being elevated to "Exceptional Drought" next week, the highest category of drought.
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Aviation
(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1200 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2026
High pressure both at the surface and aloft will maintain clear skies and light Northeasterly winds through the taf period. Some light, patchy ground fog can't be ruled out early Friday morning, but probabilities are very low.
Jones
Marine
Issued at 1200 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2026
Light winds and low seas will prevail today and Friday. Easterly to southeasterly winds will increase Saturday into early next week as weak surface disturbance moves from east to west along the northern gulf coast. Seas will climb to 2-4 feet across the nearshore waters and from 4-9 feet from 20 to 60 miles offshore. No precipitation is expected with this disturbance. Winds and seas will relax beginning Tuesday.
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