Station Name: Lake Charles
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 7 feet

Sensor Depth: -4 feet

Nearest Address:
1204 Lake Shore Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Calcasieu County

GPS Coordinates: 30.223611, -93.221667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 25 at 11:46AM CST until January 27 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 25 at 9:54PM CST until January 27 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:54 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low between 5 and 10 above into Monday morning, then wind chills 10 to 15 on Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.