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Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Expires Sun, 6:15 PM CDT.
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Hourly forecast
Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Elmer, Louisiana 71424. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
97°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms25% rain
96°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms18% rain
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Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 25%; check the radar before heading out.
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7-Day Forecast
Today
! NWS99°77°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 25%
- Wind
- 0 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:47 PM
Mon
99°78°
Mostly Sunny
- Precipitation
- 12%
- Wind
- SW 0 to 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 7:45 PM
Tue
97°77°
Mostly Sunny
- Precipitation
- 6%
- Wind
- SW 0 to 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 7:44 PM
Wed
98°76°
Sunny
- Precipitation
- 12%
- Wind
- SW 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 7:43 PM
Thu
96°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 53%
- Wind
- SW 0 to 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 7:42 PM
Fri
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 30%
- Wind
- NE 0 to 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 7:41 PM
Sat
95°73°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 20%
- Wind
- S 0 to 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:46 AM
- Sunset
- 7:40 PM
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Healthy Weather
Real Feel100°F
Walking is not recommended now
Current official weather conditions may be unsafe for this activity.
WindS5 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 11 PM–1 AM
Walking: 0% average rain chance, near 82°F, with winds near 3 mph. Review the active Special Weather Statement.
Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityElmer, Louisiana 71424View AQI +
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now25%next hour
Humidity37%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast
Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.
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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.89 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance25%
Dew point70°F
Active alerts3
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Special Weather Statement
Applies to: Vernon; RapidesIssued by: NWS Lake Charles LASpecial Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LAAlert details
At 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Leander, or near Hineston, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hineston, Lacamp, Leander, Sieper, Calcasieu, Mcnary, and Union Hill.Safety instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.Moderate · Expected
Heat Advisory
Applies to: Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern OrangeIssued by: NWS Lake Charles LAHeat Advisory issued August 23 at 11:34AM CDT until August 24 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LAAlert details
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.Safety instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.Moderate · Expected