Southwest Louisiana Weather
Current weather conditions, forecast, radar, and the latest information from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles can all be found below.
Current Weather Conditions and Forecast for Southwest Louisiana
Southwest Louisiana Weather Radar Loop
Louisiana Weekend Weather Update: Rain, Storms, and a Clear Mardi Gras Outlook
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Get ready for a potentially stormy weekend as meteorologists predict numerous showers and thunderstorms to hit the area from Saturday into Sunday morning. However, relief is in sight as an extended period of dry weather is expected for next...
Category 6 Rising: Examining the Need for a New Hurricane Scale as Storms Grow More Violent
The Intensifying Threat of Hurricanes As hurricanes continue to grow in intensity, the global community is grappling with the escalating threat they pose. The recent surge in studies highlighting the unprecedented power of these storms has ignited conversations about...
Lake Charles Mobilizes Drainage Crews Ahead of Expected Downpour
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles is taking proactive measures to prepare for an anticipated heavy rain event in the coming days. City crews have been deployed to ensure that the drainage systems are ready to handle the potential downpour. Streets and...
Sulphur City Court Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for March 11 – March 15, 2024
Sulphur, Louisiana – The Ward 4 Marshal’s Office released a list of people who failed to appear in court and now have bench warrants out for their arrest. According to the Ward 4 Marshal’s Office, the following people failed to appear in court and now have bench...
Lake Charles Honors Heroes: National Vietnam War Veterans Day Event at Veterans Memorial Park
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission has organized an upcoming event for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This event will take place on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, situated on the north...
One Life at a Time: Calcasieu Parish DA Launches Program to Combat Fentanyl Overdoses and Hold Dealers Accountable
Stephen Dwight, the District Attorney of Calcasieu Parish, has established a program called One Life at a Time, which aims to raise awareness and provide education about fentanyl. Dwight stated that even losing just one life to an overdose is unacceptable. He...