The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lake Charles has issued a comprehensive weather forecast for the Central Louisiana (Cenla) area, providing insights into the upcoming weather conditions over the next several days.
Today: Residents of the Cenla area can expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily occurring after 5 pm. Early morning commuters should exercise caution as patchy fog is forecasted before 9 am. Otherwise, the day will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching a high near 77 degrees. Northeast winds are expected to blow between 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Showers are likely, with the possibility of a thunderstorm before 8 pm. Later in the evening, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 pm and 4 am, followed by showers likely, possibly with a thunderstorm after 4 am. The night sky will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 60 degrees. Northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph are anticipated, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts may range between a half to three-quarters of an inch.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected before 1 pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Patchy fog is predicted to occur between 10 am and 11 am. The day’s high temperature is projected to be near 69 degrees, with northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. The likelihood of precipitation is 80 percent, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a half to three-quarters of an inch.
Sunday Night: There’s a slight chance of thunderstorms before 7 pm. The night sky will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 47 degrees. North winds are expected to blow at speeds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 10 percent.
For further updates and information, please refer to the National Weather Service office in Lake Charles.
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