Weather Outlook: Hot conditions continue with heat index values near 105

Natchitoches Parish residents can expect hot and humid conditions throughout the week, with heat index values reaching around 105 degrees and slight chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday is forecast to be mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph are expected, with heat index values reaching up to 105 in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 70s and southwest winds around 5 mph.

Thursday will begin partly cloudy before becoming mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs are expected in the mid 90s, with west winds around 5 mph in the morning becoming light and variable. The chance of rain is 20%, with heat index values reaching up to 105 in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy in the evening before becoming partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 70s.

Friday will remain partly cloudy and hot, with highs in the mid 90s. Friday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 70s.

Saturday is expected to be partly cloudy and hot, with highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values could reach up to 105 in the afternoon. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows are expected in the mid 70s, with a 20% chance of rain.

Sunday will bring mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 90s. Sunday night will be mostly clear with a slight chance of evening showers. Lows are expected in the lower 70s, with a 20% chance of rain.

Monday is forecast to be mostly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs are expected in the mid 90s, with a 20% chance of rain.