LAKE CHARLES, La. – Streetlights glow dim through the morning haze as thick fog blankets much of southwest Louisiana today, slowing traffic along I-10, Highway 165, and neighborhood routes from Sulphur to Jennings. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles warns of dense fog lasting through midmorning, with visibility occasionally dropping below a quarter-mile and potential for rapid changes near open fields and waterways.
Drivers should use low beams, allow extra travel time, and keep safe following distances until the fog lifts. Another round of dense fog is expected late tonight into early Sunday before clearer skies return and dry air filters in. By Sunday, northwest winds increase to 25–30 mph gusts, sweeping in cooler and less humid air to start the week.
Afternoon highs today climb into the low 80s—unseasonably warm for early November—and remain above average through Monday. The mild stretch continues into Veterans Day, with sunshine and highs near 66°F making for comfortable outdoor ceremonies and early holiday travel.
Looking farther ahead, models hint at a more defined pattern shift later next week as a cold front approaches from Texas, potentially bringing rain and the season’s first noticeable November cooldown by midmonth.
For now, Lake Charles remains locked in a classic Gulf autumn pattern—foggy dawns, bright afternoons, and temperatures that make it easy to finish late-fall chores or enjoy a weekend drive along the bayou once the haze lifts.
Five-Day Forecast for Lake Charles, LA:
Sat: 84/59 – Dense fog early; sunny and warm later.
Sun: 71/40 – Sunny; breezy north winds by afternoon.
Mon: 58/37 – Clear, cooler, crisp air.
Tue (Veterans Day): 66/54 – Sunny and mild; great for outdoor events.
Wed: 77/58 – Mostly sunny; warm pattern holds.
