Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains
Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM (GMZ450) Issued by: National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA Last Update: 310 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026 | |
| Today: Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. Tonight: Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. Thursday: Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Friday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Friday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Saturday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Saturday Night: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Sunday: Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM (GMZ450) | |
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