Lake Charles, LA – Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana will face another round of hot, stormy afternoons through midweek, with scattered thunderstorms and heat index values topping 100°F in several cities.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, a moist and unstable air mass will fuel daily chances for afternoon storms through Wednesday. Rain chances spike as high as 80% Tuesday in Lake Charles and New Iberia, with totals potentially reaching up to 2 inches in parts of Jefferson County and Acadiana.
Localized flooding is possible in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Lafayette—areas highlighted for the highest rainfall potential. Heat will remain a concern away from storms, with daily highs in the mid-90s and heat indices peaking above 100°F in Crowley, Opelousas, and DeRidder. Winds will remain light out of the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity during peak heating hours, stay hydrated, and move indoors if thunder is heard. These storm patterns resemble typical summer instability but could still disrupt travel and outdoor events.
The National Weather Service advises that rain chances may taper slightly later in the week as upper-level ridging builds in.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana
- Tuesday: Highs 90–95°F, PM storms likely (30–80%); Lows 72–78°F
- Wednesday: Highs 90–96°F, isolated PM storms (20–50%); Lows 72–77°F
- Thursday: Highs 91–96°F, scattered storms (20–40%); Lows 73–77°F
- Friday: Highs 90–95°F, chance of storms (30–50%); Lows 73–78°F
- Saturday: Highs 90–96°F, storms possible (30–60%); Lows 73–78°F
