Natchitoches Parish is headed into a wet and unsettled stretch midweek through Friday, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected before conditions gradually improve heading into the weekend.
Wednesday will start off mostly cloudy with patchy morning fog possible. A few showers could develop early, but storm chances increase by the afternoon when thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread. High temperatures will climb into the mid 80s before a shift in winds late in the day.
By Wednesday night, rain and thunderstorms remain likely across the area as moisture continues to stream in, keeping conditions unsettled through the overnight hours with cooler air beginning to filter in.
Thursday brings a noticeable cooldown with cloudy skies and scattered showers. A few thunderstorms remain possible, but overall temperatures will be significantly cooler, with highs only reaching the lower 70s. Gusty northeast winds may also be felt, especially during the morning hours.
Thursday night keeps the unsettled pattern in place with showers likely and a continued chance of thunderstorms. Overnight lows drop into the mid 50s as cooler air settles in across the region.
Friday looks to be one of the most active weather days in the period, with widespread showers and thunderstorms expected through much of the day. Some locally heavy rainfall will be possible, especially during the morning and evening hours. Temperatures will stay cool for this time of year, only reaching the mid 60s.
Rain chances linger into Friday night before tapering off gradually after midnight, though lingering showers and a few storms may still persist early. Skies begin to slowly clear heading into the weekend.
Saturday brings improving conditions with mostly cloudy skies early and only a slight chance of morning showers. By the afternoon, drier air moves in with partial clearing and highs near 70.
Saturday night turns much quieter with mostly clear skies and cooler temperatures dropping into the mid 40s.
Sunday and Monday both look significantly drier and warmer, with plenty of sunshine expected. Highs will rebound into the mid 70s Sunday and near 80 by Monday, signaling a return to more typical spring conditions after the wet stretch.
