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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Lake Charles, LA

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Last Map Update: Wed, Sep 30, 2026 at 4:56:34 am CDT

Weather Story This Week
5 Day Outlook
Excessive Rainfall Outlook Thursday
Excessive Rainfall Outlook Friday
Excessive Rainfall Outlook Saturday
Astronomical and Tide Information
Precipitation chances return Wednesday, but increase Thursday through the weekend. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected this weekend, but some areas could see higher amounts. The rain and cloud cover will keep highs in the mid to upper 80s this weekend. The cold front partially responsible for the rain will slowly move through the region early next week.
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Precipitation chances return Wednesday, but increase Thursday through the weekend. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected this weekend, but some areas could see higher amounts. The rain and cloud cover will keep highs in the mid to upper 80s this weekend. The cold front partially responsible for the rain will slowly move through the region early next week.
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A cold front will move into a very moist air mass associated with the remnants of hurricane Polo in the east Pacific. Showers and thunderstorms that develop have the potential to produce high rain rates.
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A cold front will move into a very moist air mass associated with the remnants of hurricane Polo in the east Pacific. Showers and thunderstorms that develop have the potential to produce high rain rates.
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A cold front will move into a very moist air mass associated with the remnants of hurricane Polo in the east Pacific. Showers and thunderstorms that develop have the potential to produce high rain rates.
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Upcoming Tides Today Sept 29 High Tide: 8:27 AM 1.48 feet Low Tide: 4:23 PM 0.22 feet High Tide: 11:51 PM 1.62 feet Wed, Sept 30 Low Tide: 4:52 AM 1.31 feet High Tide: 8:47 AM 1.51 feet Low Tide: 5:15 PM 0.17 feet Thu, Oct 1 High Tide: 1:21 AM 1.62 feet Low Tide: 5:41 AM 1.45 feet High Tide: 9:06 AM 1.54 feet Low Tide: 6:25 PM 0.16 feet
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