We have another warm day ahead of us before we cool down

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – With another warm afternoon in store for Tuesday, we’ll soon get a real taste of fall.

Our long-awaited cold front will soon move into our region. It will take some time, but everything will be ready by Tuesday evening. There is a chance of an isolated shower or two, but overall the chance of rain remains low. Temperatures are still expected to rise to 90 degrees Tuesday afternoon, with some areas of patchy fog possible in the morning.

True autumn weather is expected on Wednesday with breezy northerly winds. Even during the day, we’ll get a taste of fall, with highs likely to stay in the 70s through Thursday. We’ll really notice the cooler weather overnight, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Thursday morning north of I-10 and temperatures in the low 50s along I-10. Gumbo will probably be needed by then, and perhaps a jacket will be delivered early Thursday!

The disadvantage of the dry weather remains the lack of rain. There continues to be no precipitation in the 10-day forecast, so an extension or worsening of the moderate drought we find ourselves in next week is quite possible. It’s also worth noting that gusty winds are expected on Wednesday, possibly reaching speeds of more than 30 miles per hour! This and the low humidity increase the risk of fire. Therefore, avoid burning activities. Due to the persistently dry weather, further fire bans may be in place. So be careful with your outdoor plans and be sure to check local advisories.

There are a few areas in the tropics where development is being observed, but nothing that is overly affecting SWLA or even the Gulf. According to the NHC, the likelihood of tropical development in the southern Caribbean is low this week as a widespread low pressure area could form. Still, models disagree about whether development will occur and whether whatever emerges is likely to move to Central America. Another wave is moving westward in the tropical Atlantic. Some development could be possible later this week as it approaches the Leeward Islands. However, since it is several thousand miles from SWLA, there is no need to worry. But we’ll see what happens. The rest of the basin is calm and no development is expected over the next week.

For a look at current conditions, our hourly forecast, radar and other forecast tools, visit the KPLC weather page: https://www.kplctv.com/weather/

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