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
Southwest Louisiana Residents Advised to Prepare for Marginal Risk of Severe Weather Today
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A surface frontal system is moving towards Southwest Louisiana today, bringing with it a chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lake Charles, the approaching system may spark some strong to...
Caribbean and Gulf Coast Residents on Alert as Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 Strengthens
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Potential Tropical Cyclone (PTC) 18 is rapidly intensifying in the Caribbean, prompting the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to issue advisories and watches for several regions. As of Sunday, November 3, the NHC has initiated advisories for...
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...
Westlake Hit-and-Run: Police Seek Suspect Driver and Vehicle with Extensive Damage
Westlake, Louisiana - A hit-and-run incident in Westlake, Louisiana, has left a 41-year-old man unresponsive in a ditch, prompting an investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO). On October 31, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to...
Burn Bans Lifted in Calcasieu Parish and Other Areas of Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - A burn ban issued on October 17 in Calcasieu Parish has been lifted, according to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. This decision comes after a recent assessment of the region's fire risk, which has decreased in recent days. The Louisiana...
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Events November 8 – 10
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are set to host a variety of events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 8-10, offering something for everyone. The weekend will feature live music performances, art exhibitions, and community...