According to the National Weather Service – Lake Charles, our region can expect to see a cold front push through late Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning and continue through the weekend with a good coverage of showers and thunderstorms. Colder air will return Thursday through the weekend with some sleet possible Thursday night. Freezing temperatures for lows look likely Friday and Saturday morning.
According to KFDM News here’s the weather forecast for the Golden Triangle:
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy skies w/ 90% coverage of showers and t-storms. Highs in the middle 70’s. Winds: SW 16-32 mph.
Tonight: Overcast skies w/ rain ending. Overnight lows in the upper 40’s. Winds: N 14-30 mph.
Thursday: Overcast skies w/ 30% coverage of rain. Temperatures slowly falling through the day. Winds: N 14-30 mph.
Preparations should include protecting exposed pipes and faucets, along with protecting pets. Citizens are encouraged to monitor local media sites and official social media outlets for current information.