FXUS64 KLCH 150503
AFDLCH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1203 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER...

.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...
(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 1202 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

Southern flow continues unabated as high pressure remains locked
in place off the eastern seaboard. With the persistent advection
of warm, moist Gulf air, our weather will remain warmer than usual
with dew points in the 60s. Each afternoon, temperatures will be
in the mid to upper 80s with the possibility for temperatures to
reach the 90s in central Louisiana on Friday and Saturday. For the
remainder of the work week, conditions will be dry with no real
chance of rain until this weekend.


On Saturday afternoon, a cold front will move across the region
causing widespread rain and the chance for a few thunderstorms.
Total QPF remains fairly low with total rainfall amounts between
0.25 to 0.5 inches. Behind the front, cooler and drier air will
flow into the region with highs dropping into the 70s and lows
down into the 40s. This cool down will be short-lived, as south
winds will start back up on Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1202 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

Low clouds will cause MVFR conditions, especially for coastal
terminals. After sunrise, conditions will be VFR with south winds
around 10 to 15 knots.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1202 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

High pressure will continue the generally calm weather we have
been seeing for the past several days. Steady onshore flow will
remain around 10 to 15 knots with waves below 5 feet. On Saturday
evening, a cold front will move offshore, causing widespread rain
along with a wind shift. Winds look concerning for Sunday
night/Monday, with offshore winds around 30 knots and gusts up to
40 knots being possible. Marine headlines are likely after the
passage of the front.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 1202 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

Dry conditions will continue until Saturday, when a cold front
will bring widespread rain. Ahead of the front, minimum RH values
will be above 40% with light south winds. Sunday and Monday,
minimum RH values will be around 30% with north winds.

&&

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

$$

PUBLIC/FIRE/MARINE...14
AVIATION...14