Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
249 WWUS74 KLCH 210409 NPWLCH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1109 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026 LAZ030-031-044-045-055-141>143-152>154-241>243-TXZ201-261-262-515- 516-615-616-211700- /O.UPG.KLCH.HT.Y.0018.260821T1500Z-260822T0100Z/ /O.EXA.KLCH.XH.W.0002.260821T1500Z-260822T0100Z/ Beauregard-Allen-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin- Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Hardin-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- Including the cities of Jeanerette, Carlyss, Evadale, Branch, Lake Charles, Cade, Iota, China, Oakdale, Hathaway, Crowley, De Quincy, Morgan City, Westlake, Sulphur, Gist, Gueydan, St. Martinville, Topsy, De Ridder, Fenton, Bundick Lake, Oretta, Mauriceville, Port Arthur, Jennings, Berwick, Patterson, Welsh, Kinder, Lafayette, Silsbee, Sea Rim State Park, New Iberia, Bell City, Meaux, Vidor, Lake Arthur, Bayou Vista, Beaumont, Fields, Stephensville, Morse, Deweyville, Orange, Rayne, Elton, Maurice, Lumberton, Sabine Pass, Iowa, Franklin, Buna, Moss Bluff, Kaplan, Centerville, Hayes, Church Point, Breaux Bridge, Vinton, Bridge City, and Nederland 1109 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ LAZ027>029-032-033-TXZ180-259-260-211700- /O.CON.KLCH.XH.W.0002.260821T1500Z-260822T0100Z/ Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton- Including the cities of Hillister, Jasper, Bunkie, Reddell, Fort Polk, Fred, Pineville, Bleakwood, Cottonport, Newton, Mamou, Beaver, Burkeville, Jamestown, Lawtell, Effie, Pickering, Eunice, Simmesport, Spurger, Ivanhoe, Farrsville, Slagle, Woodville, Opelousas, Ville Platte, Town Bluff, Leesville, Alexandria, Warren, Roganville, Magnolia Springs, Mansura, Holly Springs, St. Landry, Mt. Union, Kirbyville, Wiergate, Marksville, and Call 1109 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, and Tyler Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ LAZ073-074-252>254-211700- /O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0018.260821T1500Z-260822T0100Z/ West Cameron-East Cameron-Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary- Including the cities of Forked Island, Avery Island, Grand Lake, Rutherford Beach, Intracoastal City, Burns Point, Klondike, Cameron, Hackberry, Grand Chenier, Abbeville, Cypremort Point, Creole, and Johnson Bayou 1109 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Lower Iberia, Lower St. Mary, East Cameron, Lower Vermilion, and West Cameron Parishes. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ 14