Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:39AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 9:30AM CDT until May 23 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 9:23AM CDT until May 23 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
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Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:31PM CDT until May 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
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Southwest Louisiana Expected to See Thunderstorms with Possible Flooding and Tornadoes Thursday

By Calcasieu Staff

Published January 28, 2025

Southwest Louisiana Expected to See Thunderstorms with Possible Flooding and Tornadoes Thursday

Lake Charles, Louisiana - The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has issued a weather advisory regarding an impending storm system that is anticipated to develop on Wednesday over the Southern Plains. This system is expected to move eastward on Thursday, bringing with it a cold front that will impact the region.

Meteorologists predict that scattered thunderstorms will form ahead of the cold front, particularly on Thursday afternoon and continuing into Thursday night. Some of these storms could escalate into severe weather events, characterized by damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of quick spin-up tornadoes. This kind of tornado is typically brief and may develop rapidly, posing immediate threats to safety.

In addition to the severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall is expected, which may lead to street flooding in various areas. Residents are urged to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions as the storm approaches.

Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1

Vinton, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone...

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Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,...

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Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection

SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and...

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