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
Lake Charles Area Faces Elevated Drought and Fire Risk as Dry Conditions Persist
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a concerning forecast for Southwest Louisiana, warning residents that a prolonged dry pattern will continue into next week with no significant rainfall on the horizon. The extended...
Louisiana Faces Rapid Drought Development As Dry Weather Conditions Continue
Louisiana - A rapid onset drought is forecast to develop across Southeast Texas and central to Southwest Louisiana this week, with meteorologists warning that existing moderate drought conditions in the Acadiana region will likely expand. The National Weather Service...
Louisiana Marks 20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina With Statewide Day Of Remembrance
Louisiana - Governor Jeff Landry has proclaimed August 29, 2025, as "Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Day," officially designating the 20th anniversary of the hurricane’s landfall as a day to honor the lives lost, recognize the resilience of survivors, and acknowledge...
I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Damaged, Closed In Both Directions After Vehicle Fire And Multiple Overturned Vehicles
Update: As of 12:30 pm on March 7, both eastbound lanes and the inside westbound lane on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge have reopened. Read the update here. Original story: LAKE CHARLES, La. — All lanes of the Interstate 10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles are...
Calcasieu Parish Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for March 2-6, 2026
Calcasieu Parish, 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...
Louisiana Department of Transportation Announces Six‑Month Lane Closures on LA 14 in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will implement alternating lane closures on eastbound and westbound LA 14 between the LA 397/Ward Line roundabout and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard. The project, which begins Monday,...