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
Tropical Storm Erin Strengthening in Atlantic, Gulf Disturbance Bears Watching for Louisiana and Texas
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A new round of tropical weather is drawing increased attention across the Atlantic and the Gulf as the National Hurricane Center monitors multiple systems during the peak of the 2025 hurricane season. Low-Pressure Area in Southwestern Gulf...
Tropical Storm Erin Strengthens Over Atlantic; Low Gulf Development but Heavy Rain Possible for Louisiana
Louisiana - The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Erin in the eastern tropical Atlantic, while also monitoring a weak trough in the northeastern Gulf that could bring locally heavy rain to parts of the central Gulf Coast,...
Calcasieu Parish Weather Aug 11-15: Daily Thunderstorms, Heat, and High Humidity Expected Through Friday
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A slow-moving disturbance over the northwest Gulf is boosting rain chances across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana early this week, with the greatest risk for heavy downpours through Wednesday before a more typical summer pattern...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lake Charles Man in Joint Sex‑Trafficking Sting
Lake Charles, La. – A 41‑year‑old Lake Charles resident was arrested on Feb. 26 after a coordinated operation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Louisiana State Police. The operation...
Louisiana Department of Transportation Announces LA 14 Construction in Lake Charles Lasting Until May 2027
Lake Charles, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) said work will begin Monday, March 9, 2026, on a multi‑phase construction project on LA 14 between LA 397 and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard in Lake Charles. The contractor, Siema...
Sulphur Fire Department To Test and Flush City Fire Hydrants March 5–April 6, 2026
Sulphur, Louisiana — The Sulphur Fire Department will conduct its annual testing and inspection of all city fire hydrants from March 5 through April 6, 2026, and residents may see temporary discolored water during the process. According to the city’s notice, fire...