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
Category 3 Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall Near Siesta Key, Florida Bringing Life-Threatening Storm Surge and Extreme Winds
Siesta Key, Florida - Hurricane Milton has made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key in Sarasota County, Florida, bringing with it life-threatening storm surges, extreme winds, and flash flooding over the central Florida peninsula. The storm's powerful winds...
Florida Prepares for Landfall as Hurricane Milton Reaches Catastrophic Strength
Gulf Coast - A powerful and rapidly intensifying hurricane is barreling towards the Florida coast, prompting concerns for the safety of residents and visitors alike. Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm, has strengthened from a tropical storm to its current...
New Tropical Storm Threatens to Devastate Florida’s West Coast
Gulf Coast, USA - The storm system that has been in the Gulf of Mexico for the past week is now heading towards Florida's West Coast, threatening to bring life-threatening impacts to areas still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene's storm surge. Recently...
Westlake Man Arrested for Video Voyeurism, Reportedly Confesses to Recording Minors and Adults
Westlake, Louisiana - A 42-year-old Westlake, Louisiana man was arrested on October 11, 2024, after confessing to recording minors and adults using the restroom without their consent. James Dean Alaniz was taken into custody by the Westlake Police Department and...
Louisiana State Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on U.S. Highway 80
Monroe, Louisiana - A pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 80 near Selman Drive in Ouachita Parish on October 11 resulted in the death of 53-year-old Ayonna Wilson of Monroe, Louisiana. According to the Louisiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 3:00...
Lake Charles Hosts 10th Annual Chuck Fest This Fall
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Chuck Fest, a premier music, food, art, and culture festival in Lake Charles Louisiana, is gearing up for its 10th year running this fall. The Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana will host the event on Saturday, October 19,...
