Meteorologist Joseph Enk

An update to our drought map this morning. Just a reminder with burn bans being lifted for many this week that we are still in extreme drought for the entire area. Just remember to exercise caution with your outdoor activities and be mindful what what you burn around.

Good Morning SWLA! It's still cloudy out for those of you after early morning shopping deals, but lots of sunshine will come out this afternoon warming us up into a beautiful day! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Happy Thanksgiving! Mostly cloudy skies will keep it cool for the day, and you might see a few stray showers out there during the afternoon but don't worry, it won't be a wash-out. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Good morning SWLA! calmer weather continues today with the wind dying down some. We'll get a good bit of sunshine in but it's still looking cool for this afternoon. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Good morning SWLA! It's a quiet start to the day compared to last nights storms, with a northwesterly wind shift bringing lots of cool and dry air into the area. Grab a jacket out the door! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Beauregard & Vernon Parishes until 4:45 PM. A thunderstorm near Newton, TX is capable of producing 60 mph winds and quarter sized hail. This storm is moving NE at 20 mph and based on that the image shows estimated times of arrival for those in the path. As always you can find the latest radar using our app: www.kplctv.com/apps

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Vernon Parish until 4 PM. A thunderstorm near Burkeville, TX is capable of producing 60 mph winds and quarter sized hail. This storm is moving NE at 25 mph and based on that the image shows estimated times of arrival for those in the path. As always you can find the latest radar using our app: www.kplctv.com/apps

It's a quiet start to the day in SWLA but a cold front approaching this afternoon will bring the potential for some strong storms! Keep a close eye on your weather alerts later in the day. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Quiet weather continues today in SWLA. We're having a hard time shaking the cloud cover but weaker winds will let temperatures warm up a little easier this afternoon! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

You won't have to worry about rain much today in SWLA, but overcast skies and a northern breeze will make it hard for temperatures to warm up too much. Check your forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Rain chances are looking much more scattered today as Low pressure in the gulf moves further to our Eastern side. Temperatures for the afternoon should be pretty comfortable! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Good morning SWLA! Grab your umbrella heading out the door, and maybe a jacket. Widespread light to moderate showers will be moving over our area for most of the day, coming together with some gusty winds to keep it chilly out there. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Light showers will continue to be on and off during the day in SWLA, as a cold front moves through and slowly brings cooler temperatures. Slow wetting rain will likely last into the weekend, which is the perfect type to give a little drought relief. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Even though it's not showing on all the sensors, patchy fog is significantly reducing visibility in some pockets that are getting a break from the light showers this morning! Take some extra time and exercise caution on the roads!

We've got at least one more day of warmer temperatures in SWLA, as a cold front approaches the area. Even with skies turning overcast in the afternoon, we still won't see rain chances picking up until overnight tonight. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Here's a look at how the rainfall deficit is stacking up in SWLA, over a foot behind the normal for this time of year! Even with a cold front on the way, we're going to need more than a an inch or two of rain to get us out of our drought.

Looking at another day of warm and slightly humid conditions out there for SWLA. Temperatures could even be close to record highs for this time of year in a few areas! Rain chances are still looking good for Friday! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Keeping the warm and slightly humid feel for the next several days, but rain chances don't pick up until closer to the weekend! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Patchy fog is spread across the area again this morning. While it's not as dense as Monday, visibility could still be very reduced in a few areas and you might see some slowdowns on your commute. Remember to exercise caution on the roads!

It looks like we're cruising above the clouds on the South Lake Charles skycam this morning! But we don't have a camera that high, it's just low lying fog sweeping below making for a striking sunrise!

Widespread patchy fog is once again spread across much of our area this morning. Exercise caution on the roads as some patches could be on the dense side!

Our warming trend continues today and even into the weekend, but humidity should stay in a comfortable range. It's looking to stay rain free as well, so it's a great time to get outdoor plans going! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

While it's the coldest morning we've had all week out there, we're actually starting a warming trend today! This afternoon should be quite pleasant with highs in the mid to upper 60's! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

We have a cold start today in SWLA, but it's looking even colder for tomorrow morning! Get ready to protect your plants as frost will likely be on the ground! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Happy Halloween! Don't forget a jacket trick-or-treating so you don't get chilled to the bone!

Happy Halloween! Slightly warmer today with sunshine coming back this afternoon! Gusty winds remain however, and the dry air has us back under a red flag warning. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Already cool temperatures this morning will continue to drop throughout the day with gusty northern winds and occasional light showers! It's going to be a chilly one! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Not much change in today's temperatures as the warm and humid pattern holds, but morning fog has stayed out of the picture thanks to raised winds even with wildfire smoke in the area! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

It's looking a little warmer this afternoon with more sunshine and a little more of a breeze to clear fog out quicker. Still almost no chance for rain! Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Morning fog is once again picking up across the area, although not as widespread as Monday. Exercise caution when driving on the roads!

Mixed clouds and sunshine will keep this morning's fog from clearing up quickly, but it should be out by lunch leaving us with a warm and humid afternoon. Check the Forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Another round of thicker surface fog is in place this morning. Drive carefully and take extra time heading out the door to account for slowdowns!

Trying to get a peek outside at Jennings this morning, but the fog has other plans!

Looking a little hot for this afternoon with dry air moving and and plenty of sunshine on the way! It won't be too hard to cool off if you can catch some shade or the steady western breeze. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Denser fog continues to develop across our area! Low visibility will be a concern for some areas, so make sure you take a few extra minutes heading out the door. Exercise caution on the roads!

Some thick haze and developing patches of fog will be around the area before sunrise this morning. Make sure to exercise caution on the roads!

We might see a few stray sprinkles near the coastline this morning, but otherwise it looks like it will just be mixed clouds and sun ahead of the approaching dry front. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

Some denser fog has developed in parts of Eastern Calcasieu to Western Jeff Davis parishes this morning. Exercise caution driving on the roads!

Looking a little warmer in SWLA today as southerly winds return to the area! We will get a little cloud cover back this afternoon, but rain chances are minimal. Check the forecast for details: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/