August 17, 2026 | Weather Alerts

UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES SLACK CHANNEL 8.17.26

High temperatures will climb into the mid 90s to near 100 each afternoon this week, while maximum heat index values will
range from 105-112 each afternoon. Little to no precipitation is expected this week offering no relief from the heat.

News & Updates

New event. Heat Advisory from 8/18/2026 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT for 70538, St. Mary Parish, LA.
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission #5 for the Four Corners Water System on August 6, 2026 is hereby rescinded
New event. Heat Advisory from 8/17/2026 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CDT for 70538, St. Mary Parish, LA
UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES SLACK CHANNEL 8.17.26
TROPICAL UPDATE FROM JAY GRYMES, STATE CLIMATOLOGIST 8.14.26
UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES SLACK CHANNEL 8.14.26
Event extended (time). Heat Advisory from 8/14/2026 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT for 70538, St. Mary Parish, LA
Press Release (Media/Web) UPDATE: DOTD Announces Start of $987,523 Pavement Striping Project on US 90 in Iberia and St. Mary Parishes
Road or Lane Status US 90 Westbound at Exit 152 – LA 3211 North (Franklin), St. Mary Parish, Lane and Ramp Closures
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
The BOIL ADVISORY issued by the Franklin Water System has been LIFTED. The water is safe to consume.
Road or Lane Status UPDATE: TIME CHANGE: LA 322 Sterling Bridge over Bayou Teche, St. Mary Parish, Bridge Closure
Boil Advisory for the Four Corners Water Distribution System.
Road or Lane Status US 90 Westbound at Exit 174 – LA 182 (Berwick), St. Mary Parish, Exit Ramp Closure
Road or Lane Status US 90 Eastbound at Exit 174 – LA 182 (Berwick), St. Mary Parish, Alternating Ramp Closures
LEPC 3RD QTR MEETING AGENDA AND MINUTES 7.28.26
Press Release (Media/Web) DOTD Announces Start of $987,523 Pavement Striping Project on US 90 in Iberia and St. Mary Parishes
Road or Lane Status UPDATE: RESCHEDULED: LA 182 at Charenton Bridge, St. Mary Parish, Lane Closure for Bridge Inspection
St. Mary Parish Council Second Regular Meeting for 7-29-26 at 6:00PM
Road or Lane Status LA 182 at Charenton Bridge, St. Mary Parish, Bridge Closure for Routine Maintenance