Strong storms possible today, Wednesday
Published 10:17 am Tuesday, April 12, 2022
- National Weather Service's Lake Charles office.
Strong to severe storms are possible today and Wednesday in Southwest Louisiana as upper-level disturbances move northeast out of South Texas and into the region.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop mid-afternoon today, bringing periods of heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding in low-lying areas. Some storms may linger into the early portion of the overnight hours.
Damaging wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes are possible.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage through Wednesday hours into the evening, with the potential for some storms to linger into the overnight hours.
