Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City, LA from 20 - 60 NM Marine Forecast
| Today...Southeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas 3 To 5 Feet, Occasionally To 6 Feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 5 Feet At 6 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers With A Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms This Afternoon. |
| Tonight...Southeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots With Gusts Up To 20 Knots. Seas 3 To 4 Feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 Feet At 7 Seconds. |
| Friday...Southeast Winds Around 15 Knots. Seas 3 To 4 Feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 Feet At 6 Seconds. A Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms. A Slight Chance Of Showers In The Morning, Then A Chance Of Showers In The Afternoon. |
| Friday Night...Southeast Winds Around 15 Knots With Gusts Up To 20 Knots. Seas 3 To 4 Feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 Feet At 6 Seconds. |
| Saturday...Southeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas 3 To 4 Feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 Feet At 6 Seconds. A Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms. A Slight Chance Of Showers In The Morning, Then A Chance Of Showers In The Afternoon. |
| Saturday Night...Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Seas 3 To 4 Feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 Feet At 7 Seconds. A Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms. A Chance Of Showers In The Evening, Then Showers Likely After Midnight. |
| Sunday...Northeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots, Increasing To 15 To 20 Knots In The Afternoon. Seas Around 3 Feet. A Chance Of Thunderstorms. Showers. |
| Sunday Night...Northeast Winds 15 To 20 Knots, Increasing To 20 To 25 Knots After Midnight. Seas 3 To 5 Feet, Occasionally To 6 Feet. Showers Likely. A Chance Of Thunderstorms, Mainly In The Evening. |
| Monday...Northeast Winds 20 To 25 Knots. Seas 4 To 6 Feet, Occasionally To 8 Feet. A Chance Of Showers With A Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms In The Morning, Then A Chance Of Showers In The Afternoon. |
| Monday Night...Northeast Winds 20 To 25 Knots. Seas 3 To 5 Feet, Occasionally To 6 Feet. A Slight Chance Of Showers. Winds And Seas Higher In And Near Thunderstorms. |
| Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 635am CDT Thu April 2 2026 (Tonight through next Wednesday) Issued at 1155pm CDT Wednesday April 1 2026 Another day of warm and humid conditions with a southerly flow off of the gulf has passed, and near identical conditions are anticipated Thursday. High pressure remains stretched from the Atlantic across Florida into the gulf while low pressure is over the plains. Between these systems, our local region has been stuck with above normal temps and minimal rain chances, although that has increased recently. Thursday a short wave will eject northeast across the plains into the upper Mississippi Valley. The storms over central and west Texas will advance east tonight and limp into the local area during the late morning to mid day. The majority of the energy associated with the upper disturbance will pass well north of the local area lessening the support for convection as the storms draw closer, however isolated to widely scattered storms will be possible later in the day. A second upper disturbance will move across the Rockies by Friday. Scattered diurnal convection will be possible locally as the upper ridge will be sufficiently gone. A cold front will advance south into the region Saturday. Wide showers and storm may occur as the front moves through, however this will not be a drought busting event with only 0.5" to 1.5" currently forecast. Organized severe weather does not look likely at this time, however periods of heavier rain may be possible which could lead to minor flooding in urban areas. A drier and cooler continental air mass will spill in for early next week. Temperatures may fall slightly below normal for a couple days before gradually warming mid week and beyond. While the forecast for Monday keeps the majority of the rain along the coast and offshore, there is a chance the the responsible short wave tracks either slightly north or south which could change the forecast, pops- wise. Marine Issued at 1155pm CDT Wednesday April 1 2026 A light to moderate southeast flow will continue through Saturday as high pressure remains centered well to the east and lower pressure remains over the plains, albeit with a gradual increase as the pressure gradient tightens somewhat. A cold front will move through Saturday night with a strong northeast flow lingering into Tuesday as low pressure develops near south Texas and moves east. Fire Weather Issued at 1155pm CDT Wednesday April 1 2026 Drought conditions are ongoing across the region, however rain chances will gradually increase into Saturday. A series of upper disturbances will pass north of the region and a cold front will push through the local area late Saturday. Rain chances will linger through the end of the weekend with a cooler and drier air mass spilling in for early next week. NOAA Lake Charles LA Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories LA...None. TX...None. GM...None. |
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