A cold front has pushed the showers out and ushered in dry air: afternoon humidity falls near 30 percent today, the parish burn ban stays in place, and the week's LA 82 weekday closure ends Friday.

1. Calcasieu Parish — What changed today

Burn ban still in place; issued October 14

The Police Jury's parish-wide burn ban, issued October 14, remains in effect; this morning's re-check found no lift and no newer order. Do not burn outdoors until the issuing authority lifts the ban.

Source: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Schools back in session; Kindness Week continues

Students are back in class today after Wednesday's Veterans Day holiday. The school board's World Kindness Week runs through Friday, and its next tentative committee meeting is Tuesday, November 17.

Source: Calcasieu Parish School Board

SOWELA withdrawal deadline is Friday

Tomorrow is the last day for SOWELA students to withdraw from the college or from full-term classes. The fall survey of instruction runs through November 20, the last day of classes; Thanksgiving break follows November 23–27.

Source: SOWELA Technical Community College

2. Southwest Louisiana — Cameron, Jeff Davis, Allen, Beauregard

LA 82 weekday closure ends Friday

LA 82 stays fully closed weekdays from North Island Road to the Superior Canal Bridge through Friday, November 13; it reopens for the weekend. Eastbound: LA 27 to LA 14, then LA 35 to LA 82. Westbound: LA 35 to LA 14, then LA 27 to LA 82.

Source: Cameron Parish Police Jury

Cameron burn ban runs into its final stretch

Cameron's parish-wide burn ban, effective October 21, runs up to 30 days — through about November 20 — unless extended. No new actions were found for Jeff Davis, Allen, or Beauregard parishes; Beauregard's dry-conditions notice remains posted.

Source: Cameron Parish Police Jury; Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury; Allen Parish Police Jury; Beauregard Parish Police Jury

3. Louisiana — Only if it affects SWLA

No new state item this morning

No new state item was posted, and the Secretary of State's results portal still did not display figures, so November 3 results are not repeated here; they remain unofficial until certified. The next election date is December 12, with no Southwest Louisiana contest.

Source: Louisiana Secretary of State

4. Weather, fire danger, roads, and closures

Weather today: Sunny, with a high near 75 and a north wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: clear, low around 51. Friday: sunny, high near 72. Saturday: sunny, high near 64. Sunday: a 20 percent chance of showers after noon, high near 66; showers likely Sunday night.

Fire danger: No Red Flag Warning is in effect. Afternoon humidity falls to about 30 to 31 percent today with northerly winds, and the National Weather Service says the drier air brings an increased danger of wildfire spread. Friday stays dry, with afternoon humidity near 35 percent. Rain is not expected until Sunday.

Roads: Louisiana 511 showed no advisories this morning. The LA 82 closure above is reported by Cameron Parish. Westbound I-10 over the Calcasieu River Bridge closes Sunday through Thursday nights, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. — tonight included.

Closures: None reported today. Schools and city offices are back to regular hours after the Veterans Day holiday.

Source: National Weather Service Lake Charles; Louisiana 511 / DOTD

5. Today + Tomorrow on the calendar

• Today, Thursday, November 12: No events listed on the Lake Charles, Sulphur, or Westlake calendars.
• Friday, November 13: SOWELA fall withdraw deadline; "The Creator's Garden" reception, 5:30–7:30 p.m., 1911 Historic City Hall; McNeese women at home, 6:30 p.m., vs. College of Biblical Studies.
• Saturday, November 14: Meet Me At The Market, 8 a.m.–noon, 1911 Historic City Hall.
• Monday, November 16: Westlake Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m.; Sulphur Land Use & Board of Zoning Adjustment, 5:30 p.m.; Lake Charles Council Agenda Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

6. Looking ahead

The Police Jury meets Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. SOWELA's last day of classes is November 20, and the Lake Charles City Council meets November 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Source: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; SOWELA Technical Community College; City of Lake Charles

Sources consulted

• National Weather Service Lake Charles — https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=30.23&lon=-93.20
• National Weather Service Lake Charles, Fire Weather Forecast — https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LCH&issuedby=LCH&product=FWF&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
• Calcasieu Parish Police Jury — https://www.calcasieu.gov/residents/news-and-updates
• City of Lake Charles — https://www.cityoflakecharles.com/Calendar.aspx
• City of Sulphur — https://www.sulphurla.gov/Calendar.aspx
• City of Westlake — https://www.cityofwestlake.com/
• Cameron Parish Police Jury — https://cameronpj.org/
• Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury — https://www.jdppj.net/
• Allen Parish Police Jury — https://www.allenparishpolicejury.com/
• Beauregard Parish Police Jury — https://www.beauparish.org/
• Calcasieu Parish School Board — https://www.cpsb.org/our-district/public-information/26-27-important-dates
• McNeese State University Athletics — https://mcneesesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule
• SOWELA Technical Community College — https://www.sowela.edu/calendar/academic-calendar/
• Louisiana Secretary of State — https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Graphical
• Louisiana 511 / DOTD — https://www.511la.org/

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