Memorial Day:
Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM, with some storms potentially severe. Mostly sunny skies with a high near 95°F. The heat index could reach up to 105°F.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Lake Charles has issued a heat advisory for Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline, St. Landry, Lafayette, Upper St. Martin, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Northern Acadia, Upper Vermilion, Upper Iberia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, Southern Acadia, Tyler, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Upper Jefferson, Northern Orange, Lower Jefferson, and Southern Orange. Heat index values between 108-111°F are expected.
Take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Winds will be calm, becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight:
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue before 10 PM, with the potential for severe storms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72°F. Calm winds. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday:
A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM, with some storms potentially severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93°F and a heat index up to 99°F. Winds will be calm, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night:
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1 AM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70°F. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday:
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected. Partly sunny, with a high near 85°F. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night:
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1 AM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68°F. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday:
A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84°F. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67°F. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday:
A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM. Partly sunny, with a high near 87°F. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night:
A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70°F.
Saturday:
A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87°F.
Saturday Night:
A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69°F.
Sunday:
A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88°F.
Heat Advisory:
A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT today for Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline, St. Landry, Lafayette, Upper St. Martin, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Northern Acadia, Upper Vermilion, Upper Iberia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, Southern Acadia, Tyler, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Upper Jefferson, Northern Orange, Lower Jefferson, and Southern Orange. Heat index values between 108-111°F are expected, which can cause heat illnesses. Take precautions by wearing lightweight clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and being alert for symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Source: National Weather Service Lake Charles
