Lake Charles, LA — Today, residents in Lake Charles should prepare for a potential 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with rain expected to be heaviest after 3 p.m. Umbrellas and rain gear are advised for those venturing out later today. High temperatures will reach near 88°F with gusts up to 20 mph, providing muggy but active weather conditions as the week comes to a close.
According to the National Weather Service, this afternoon marks the highest rain chances in the forecast for the next several days. A slight 20% chance of isolated storms will remain into the evening. As the storms clear out tonight, expect partly cloudy skies and overnight lows dropping to around 71°F with calm northeast winds.
On Saturday, Lake Charles will see mostly sunny skies, offering a break from today’s rain. Temperatures are forecast to hit 87°F, making for a warm but pleasant day, with light breezes from the northeast at 5 mph. The weekend will close out with near-perfect weather conditions on Sunday, as temperatures climb into the low 90s under mostly sunny skies.
Looking ahead, next week will bring even warmer temperatures, with highs nearing 90°F on Monday and mostly sunny skies persisting throughout the region. Rain chances remain low, so residents can expect a dry start to the week.
