Severe Weather Forces Closures in Lake Charles & SWLA Wednesday
All of Southwest Louisiana has been experiencing thunder, lightning, and heavy downpours since Tuesday afternoon. Overnight last night, the weather went south with heavy rain, causing roads to flood and power outages all over the area.
Due to the severe weather, officials with the school boards in different parishes throughout Southwest Louisiana, local agencies, and private entities decided to close down today due to the weather forecast.
Schools, roads, and offices are closed all over the lake area, and we are also dealing with power outages in the area. We have a list of all these closures and outages for you here.
Schools, Roads, & Offices Closed In Lake Charles Due To Wednesday's Severe Weather
Schools closed Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- McNeese University- Will announce plans for today at 9:00 am
- Charter schools (Students will have virtual instruction)
- Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School.
- Allen Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Beauregard Parish
- Cameron Parish
- Jeff Davis Parish
- Diocese of Lake Charles
Power Outages in Southwest Louisiana
For Entergy customers, you can check the power outage map HERE.
For Beauregard Electric customers, your power outage map is located HERE
State, Federal, and Local offices closed
- Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office non-essential offices
- All Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office business offices
- Calcasieu Parish Police Jury offices
- Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis parish state offices are closed
Roads Closed Or Have High Water
- High Water on Camp Edgewood Road in Beauregard Parish
- 171 south shut down south of Deridder, north of Longville at Barnes Creek
- Hwy 171 Southbound at Hauser Road in Beauregard Parish is closed due to being under water per the Louisiana State Police
- Turps Road
- Briar Marsh Road
- Bridge at Graybow Road and Loftin Road
- Maul Road Bridge
- Pine Ridge Road
- Williams Street
- Charles Libick Road
- La. 394 near La. 113
Keep it tuned right here for all the latest traffic, power outages, road closures, and weather updates. We will be monitoring it all day for you and will go live on the air with updates.
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