A stretch of mostly cloudy skies with periodic rain chances is expected to continue across Natchitoches Parish through the upcoming week, with temperatures gradually warming into the upper 80s by the weekend.
Rain chances increase midweek as Wednesday brings a 50 percent chance of showers and possible afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will climb to around 80 degrees. Conditions clear slightly Wednesday night with partly cloudy skies and lows in the lower 60s.
By Thursday, another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms is possible in the afternoon, with highs in the lower 80s. Rain chances remain around 40 percent and continue into Friday, when highs are expected to reach the mid-80s under mostly cloudy skies.
The weekend will trend warmer and remain unsettled. Saturday and Sunday both carry a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly during the afternoon hours, with highs rising into the upper 80s. Overnight lows will remain mild in the mid to upper 60s.
Looking ahead to Monday, similar conditions persist with mostly cloudy skies, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and highs continuing in the upper 80s.
Residents should be prepared for occasional rain and thunderstorms throughout the week, especially during afternoon hours.
