Lake Charles, La. – Labor Day celebrations across Louisiana and Southeast Texas may be dampened by heavy rain and thunderstorms, with flash flooding remaining the biggest concern through Monday. Drivers in flood-prone areas should be prepared for possible water-covered roadways, especially in parts of Southeast Texas where the threat is highest.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, scattered to widespread showers will continue as a slow-moving boundary keeps moisture in place. Some storms could produce high rainfall rates in a short period of time, bringing localized flash flooding across southern Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Cities including Beaumont, Port Arthur, Lake Charles, and Lafayette may see downpours capable of flooding streets and low-lying areas. Rain chances begin to ease after Monday, with drier conditions expected by midweek as winds shift offshore and humidity decreases.
Residents planning outdoor events should keep multiple ways of receiving weather alerts and be ready to move indoors quickly if storms develop. Officials advise avoiding travel on flooded roads, noting the dangers of driving into high water.
Showers taper by Wednesday, with a much quieter stretch of weather expected through the end of the workweek.
Five Day Forecast for Lake Charles, La.
- Sunday: 85–90°F, 60–70% chance of storms, overnight low 68–74°F
- Monday: 87–91°F, 20–50% chance of rain, low 67–74°F
- Tuesday: 87–92°F, 15–35% isolated showers, low 67–72°F
- Wednesday: 88–92°F, <20% chance of rain, low 67–72°F
- Thursday: 89–93°F, <10% chance of rain, low 65–72°F
