October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Last Update: 309 PM CDT Mon Oct 5 2026

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Lake Charles, LA Local Forecast Office

44NM W Morgan City LA

Marine Zone Forecast


Tonight
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening.
Tuesday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Tuesday Night
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.
Wednesday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Wednesday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Thursday
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters rough. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters rough. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
Friday
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters rough. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters very rough. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Saturday
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters very rough. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters rough. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.




Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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309 PM CDT Mon Oct 5 2026
 
 

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