The map shows radar, every warning shape, and the path and arrival time of each storm cell headed toward the center of Newton County. Tap your own street on it for times that apply to you.
Red Flag Warning
Until Sat, 1:00 AM CDT · Lake Charles LA
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR HIGH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR HIGH WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning
Until Sat, 8:00 PM CDT · Lake Charles LA
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR HIGH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning
Until Sat, 8:00 PM CDT · Lake Charles LA
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR HIGH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR HIGH WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The last 12 months in Newton County
4 tornado warnings
23 severe thunderstorm warnings
1 flash flood warnings
7 tornado watches
2 severe thunderstorm watches
The most recent tornado warning that included Newton County was issued Mar 11, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Lake Charles, LA.
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.