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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A warm and humid Easter is ahead with some showers at times, but nothing that looks too problematic overall.

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter and challenger Marshall Simien Jr. will meet again for a runoff debate at KPLC’s studio Tuesday.

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Thankfully we are looking at a dry Good Friday, but we are tracking some strong winds at times throughout the day.

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