Lake Charles, La. – Residents across southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas should brace for dangerous heat through Friday, with heat indices topping 100 to 105 degrees before a break arrives over the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, high temperatures will climb into the mid-90s by Thursday and Friday, with oppressive humidity pushing the “feels like” values into the triple digits. Friday marks the peak of the heat, but a cold front is expected late in the weekend to drop highs back into the upper 80s.
Isolated showers may pop up Wednesday, though forecasters expect dry air to limit storm activity. Rain chances remain slim through the weekend, with most areas staying dry. Officials urge residents to take heat precautions, especially those working outdoors. Stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity in the afternoon, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
No tropical impacts are expected for the Gulf Coast over the next seven days, but forecasters stress now is the time to prepare supplies and review hurricane safety plans before peak season arrives.
Five Day Forecast for Lake Charles, La.:
- Wednesday: 89–92°, isolated storms, 10–35% rain chance.
- Thursday: 92–95°, sunny, dry.
- Friday: 92–96°, hot, <5% rain chance, heat index near 105.
- Saturday: 92–95°, partly cloudy, 10–25% rain chance.
- Sunday: 90–93°, slight chance showers, 10–15% rain chance.
