Residents in Natchitoches Parish can expect a gradual warming trend and mostly sunny conditions through early next week, with temperatures climbing from the upper 50s into the upper 80s by the weekend.
For the remainder of today, mostly sunny skies are expected with highs in the upper 50s and light, variable winds.
Conditions will warm on Wednesday with partly cloudy skies and highs reaching the lower 70s. South winds between 5 and 10 mph will accompany the warmer temperatures.
Sunny conditions return Thursday, with highs in the upper 70s and light southwest winds.
By Friday, temperatures will rise into the mid-80s under mostly sunny skies, followed by clear conditions Friday night.
The weekend will bring even warmer temperatures, with highs in the upper 80s on both Saturday and Sunday under mostly sunny to sunny skies. Overnight lows will range from the upper 50s to around 60 degrees.
Looking ahead to Monday, partly cloudy skies are expected with highs in the mid-80s.
The extended forecast calls for a stretch of warm, dry weather across the parish, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities.
