Hot temperatures were expected to continue across Natchitoches Parish through the weekend, with highs reaching near 100 degrees Wednesday and remaining in the mid to upper 90s through Monday.
Wednesday was expected to be mostly sunny with a high around 100 degrees and southwest winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday night was expected to be partly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening followed by a chance of showers after midnight. Lows were expected to be in the upper 70s, with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Thursday was expected to be mostly cloudy in the morning before becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers was forecast, along with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs were expected to reach the mid 90s, with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Thursday night was expected to be partly cloudy, with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, followed by a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows were expected in the lower 70s, with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Friday was expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Friday night was expected to be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday was expected to be mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the mid 90s. Saturday night was expected to be clear with lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday was expected to be mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the upper 90s. Sunday night was expected to be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s.
Monday was expected to be mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs were expected to reach the mid 90s, with a 20 percent chance of rain.