Lake Charles, La. – Southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana will stay hot and muggy through Friday, with daily chances for pop-up thunderstorms and afternoon highs in the low 90s.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, persistent southerly winds will keep humidity levels high, with heat indices likely exceeding 95°F each afternoon. Rain chances range from 10% early in the week to as high as 50% by Wednesday through Friday, with scattered storms most likely from late afternoon into early evening.
Cities like Beaumont, Port Arthur, Lake Charles, and Alexandria may see brief downpours and lightning by midweek. While no widespread severe weather is expected, localized street flooding and lightning could disrupt outdoor plans and commutes. Nighttime lows will remain warm, from the upper 60s to upper 70s.
Officials say no tropical development is expected in the Gulf this week, despite a low-pressure area offshore the Southeast U.S. coast. Formation chances remain at just 10% over the next 7 days.
Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and monitor local alerts. Summer-like storms are expected to remain a daily possibility into the weekend.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Southeast Texas & SW Louisiana:
- Tuesday: 87–92°F, 10–20% storm chance | Night: 69–76°F
- Wednesday: 87–92°F, 20–50% storm chance | Night: 71–76°F
- Thursday: 89–93°F, 20–50% storm chance | Night: 73–77°F
- Friday: 89–94°F, 20–50% storm chance | Night: 73–77°F
- Saturday: Similar pattern expected — hot, humid, scattered storms possible
