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Heat Warning and Dry Outlook | Lake Charles News
Sweltering heat is moving in fast—temperatures could hit the upper 90s and near 100°, with heat index soaring to 113° in warning zones. Stay cool, hydrate, and seek air conditioning as Southwest Louisiana braces for dangerous conditions. A weakening storm line may bring scattered showers after sunset, mainly north of I-10, but most areas stay dry. Saturday repeats the heat, with another slim chance of storms. Dry conditions are worsening, pushing burn bans across parishes and leaving a nearly 9-inch rain deficit—significant rain may not arrive until late next week. Meanwhile, two tropical…
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