A stretch of unsettled weather is expected to move through the area beginning Wednesday, bringing multiple chances of showers and thunderstorms along with a noticeable drop in temperatures before a gradual warm-up into the weekend.

Rain chances increase significantly on Wednesday, with scattered storms possible in the morning becoming more widespread by the afternoon. Highs are expected to reach the mid 80s, with breezy conditions at times. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue into Wednesday night, with cooler air moving in after midnight as lows dip into the lower 60s.

Thursday will bring a marked cooldown, with highs only reaching the lower 70s under mostly cloudy skies. Rain chances remain in the forecast, though coverage will be more scattered. Cooler conditions persist into Thursday night, with lows falling into the upper 50s.

By Friday, temperatures begin a slight rebound, climbing into the mid 70s. Rain chances will continue through the day, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Conditions remain mostly cloudy into Friday night, with a lower chance of rain.

Heading into the weekend, a warming trend returns. Highs climb back into the mid 80s on Saturday with partly cloudy skies and a continued chance of isolated storms. Rain chances decrease slightly Saturday night.

Sunday brings warmer conditions, with highs reaching the upper 80s and only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day. Rain chances increase again Sunday night as clouds build back into the area.

The start of the new week will feature a mix of clouds and sunshine. Monday carries a slight chance of morning showers before clearing in the afternoon, with highs in the lower 80s. Cooler overnight temperatures are expected Monday night, dropping into the mid 50s.

By Tuesday, conditions improve further with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 80s, signaling a brief return to more stable weather across the parish.