FXUS64 KLCH 152330
AFDLCH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
630 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warm, humid conditions will continue through the end of the week
with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80s.

- A cold front will move through the region Saturday evening into
early Sunday morning accompanied by showers and thunderstorms.

- Cooler, drier air will move into the region Sunday through early
  next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(This evening through next Tuesday)
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

High pressure both at the surface and aloft continue to
dominate the weather pattern across the southeastern U.S. today. A
few, light streamer showers have been developing across southeast
Texas and western Louisiana where the ridging is a bit weaker and
deeper moisture exists. These have not amounted to more than just a
brief period of drizzle and this isn't expected to change through
the afternoon. Breezy southerly flow will maintain warm and humid
conditions across the region through Saturday with afternoon highs
in the mid to upper 80s and overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s.

A cold front will move through the region Saturday night into early
Sunday morning accompanied by a broken swath of showers and
thunderstorms. A narrow swath of deep moisture along and ahead of
the front will support periods of heavy rainfall. WPC has introduced
a marginal risk of excessive rainfall roughly along and north of the
HWY 190 corridor for the possibility of nuisance flooding from high
rainfall rates. Storm totals are still expected to range between a
quarter and three quarters of an inch which wont be enough to put a
significant dent in the ongoing drought, but every little bit helps.

Cooler, drier and much more pleasant air will advect into the region
in the wake of the frontal passage Sunday with highs Sunday
afternoon in the low to mid 70s. A couple of chilly nights are
expected Monday and Tuesday mornings with lows in the low to mid
50s. Winds will turn back out of the south Tuesday afternoon
initializing a gradual warmup through the second half of next week.

Jones

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 628 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

VFR conditions continue through the evening at all sites as
southerly winds diminish to around 5-10 kt. Expect MVFR ceilings to
develop at all sites tonight after 06-09Z. Added mention of fog
to southern terminals as well, as guidance is hinting at
increased potential for this particularly for LFT and ARA. At
this time any visibility reductions tonight are anticipated to
remain in the MVFR range.

Any fog and/or low clouds should dissipate by 15-16Z. VFR
conditions with southerly winds around 10 kt can then be expected
across the area through the daytime hours Thursday.

64/Silas

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

Breezy onshore winds will persist through Saturday with
seas consistently in the 1-3 foot range. A cold front will push
through the coastal waters Saturday night into early Sunday morning
accompanied by a line of showers and thunderstorms. Strong offshore
winds will develop following the frontal passage with gusts to gale
force possible through the day Sunday. Winds will remain elevated
through Monday morning before gradually diminishing Monday
afternoon. Onshore flow will become reestablished Tuesday afternoon.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

Breezy southerly winds will maintain warm, humid
conditions across the region through Saturday with no appreciable
precipitation chances during that time. A cold front will push
through the region Saturday night into Sunday morning accompanied by
a line of showers and thunderstorms. Much cooler, drier air will
filter in on breezy northeasterly winds Sunday. Lower minimum RH
values are expected Sunday and Monday afternoons.

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
TX...None.
GM...None.
&&

$$

PUBLIC/FIRE/MARINE...66
AVIATION...64