Lake Charles, Louisiana – Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana residents should expect a slight risk of hazardous weather system that will move through the region beginning Sunday evening, March 30, 2025, and continuing into Monday morning. Southwest Louisiana will likely see little to no rain or wind Sunday night, with a higher likelihood of storms on Monday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed Lake Charles under a Level 2 (Slight Risk) for severe weather for both time periods, with northern and central Louisiana facing higher risks.
This system has the potential to produce multiple severe weather hazards across our region. Residents should remain weather-aware Sunday evening and Monday.
According to forecasters, the primary threats include damaging wind gusts exceeding 58 mph, hail larger than one inch in diameter, and the possibility of tornadoes. Areas north of Lake Charles, including Alexandria, face an elevated threat with a Level 3 (Enhanced Risk) designation, while coastal communities have been placed under a Level 1 (Marginal Risk).
The incoming weather system will also bring heavy rainfall as a cold front passes through the region. The NWS has issued an Excessive Rainfall Outlook, indicating a 5% probability of flash flooding in Southwest Louisiana
The severe weather threat will continue into Monday morning, with Lake Charles maintaining its Level 2 risk status.
Residents in areas known to flood are also advised to prepare alternative travel plans in case roads become impassable due to flooding.