Louisiana — The air feels heavy and damp, with clouds drifting low and slow across the sky. You can almost feel the Gulf moisture settling in.
Temperatures climb into the low 80s this afternoon in Lake Charles, and that warmth is already feeding instability.
Storm chances are developing now.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms begin popping up through the afternoon. Some storms may bring brief downpours and lightning, especially as the air becomes more humid.
Stay alert if you’re heading out.
Roads along I-10 and local highways could turn slick quickly during passing storms. Visibility may drop in bursts of rain.
Conditions ease slightly into the evening.
Storm coverage becomes more isolated, but a few showers or storms may linger before skies gradually settle.
Saturday brings a quieter stretch.
Mostly sunny skies return, with highs reaching the low 80s. It will feel warm and a bit humid, but more stable overall.
Sunday continues the warm trend.
Highs again reach the low 80s with partly sunny skies. While much of the day stays dry, moisture remains in place, setting up the next round of changes.
Meteorologists are tracking a broader system organizing across the Plains.
That system will help trigger additional storm chances across Louisiana early next week, especially by Monday.
Plan ahead for changing conditions.
While today’s storms are scattered, early next week could bring more organized activity, including heavier rain and stronger storms at times.
5-Day Outlook for Lake Charles, Louisiana:
Today: High near 81°F, scattered storms developing
Tonight: Low near 62°F, slight storm chance early
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 83°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 82°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 83°F
