Wade Hampton
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- Sep 29, 2026
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First Alert Forecast: Rain Returns to Southwest Louisiana This Weekend After One More Dry Day (opens the original)
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After weeks of dry conditions, much-needed rain is finally on the way. But if you’re planning outdoor activities, Wednesday is your best bet before the wet weather arrives. Humidity will continue to climb across the area Tuesday and Wednesday as southerly winds push moisture into the region. However, Wednesday will likely be the last day for a while with little to no rain in the forecast. Conditions will feel similar to Tuesday — so if you need to get outdoor plans don
First Alert Forecast: Humidity Climbs, Rain Returns Late Week to Southwest Louisiana (opens the original)
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Enjoy the pleasant start to the week while it lasts. Temperatures will climb into the low 90s through midweek, but more importantly, humidity will make it feel noticeably warmer starting Tuesday. The real story unfolds late in the week when rain chances return to the forecast. A slow-moving cold front approaching from the west will bring scattered showers and thundererstorms beginning Thursday, with the best chance for rain Friday through Sunday. While rain is needed i
First Alert Forecast: Enjoy the Break From Humidity While It Lasts — But Fire Danger Looms (opens the original)
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Temperatures may reach the low to mid-90s this weekend, but don’t let that fool you — this is actually a break from the oppressive summer-like conditions we’ve been experiencing. The key difference? Lower humidity. That means the heat index will match the actual temperature, making it feel much more bearable than it has in recent weeks. Saturday morning will start refreshingly cool, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s as you head out the door. If you’re planning outdo
First Alert Forecast: Heat and Humidity Dominate Through Thursday; Relief Arrives Friday (opens the original)
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - As expected, Wednesday brought another hot and humid day across southwest Louisiana, with temperatures climbing well into the 90s. Rain remained limited, with the best chances confined to areas along and south of Interstate 10. Any showers that did develop quickly faded after sunset. Don’t expect any rain as you head into Thursday morning. Temperatures will gradually fall from the 90s into the upper 70s overnight, but humidity will remain the bigger story. Heat index v
First Alert Forecast: Warm temperatures and limited rain expected through the weekend (opens the original)
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Another warm afternoon settled across Southwest Louisiana on Tuesday with very limited rain coverage, continuing a frustrating trend for the region’s ongoing drought situation. While some improvement has been made over the last week or two, the forecast offers little relief. Rain chances will drop significantly later this week as dry air returns to the area, potentially worsening drought conditions that residents and farmers have been battling. The silver lining: drier
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