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2026-08-26
After the January 2025 South Lake Charles Outage: Heat When the Power Comes Back
Power returned to areas like Ham Reid Road and Crescent at Country Club, but the humid subtropical conditions around Lake Charles quickly stressed air conditioners that had been off during the cold snap.
2026-08-26
Ice and a Hard Freeze in SWLA: What the January 2026 Storm Did to Furnaces
The January 2026 winter storm brought ice and a hard freeze that affected furnaces in Calcasieu Parish homes. Here is what the conditions did to heating equipment in the area.
2026-08-26
Heat Index 108 in Lake Charles: Why the AC Stops Cooling in Gulf Humidity
When heat index hits 108 in Lake Charles, high humidity often keeps AC systems from cooling properly. Local factors like morning RH near 90 percent and repeated heat advisories play a direct role.