Residents across Natchitoches Parish can expect a stretch of mostly sunny skies, pleasant afternoon temperatures and cool overnight conditions over the coming week, with daytime highs generally reaching the lower to mid 80s and nighttime temperatures falling into the upper 40s and lower 50s.
The forecast calls for dry conditions and plenty of sunshine through the weekend, followed by increasing cloud cover heading into the beginning of next week.
Wednesday, October 21, will bring sunny skies and afternoon highs in the lower 80s. Winds will begin light and variable before shifting out of the northeast at around 5 mph during the afternoon. Clear skies Wednesday night will allow temperatures to drop into the lower 50s, with light and variable winds continuing.
Thursday, October 22, will feature another sunny day, with temperatures climbing into the mid 80s. Light and variable winds will become northeasterly at approximately 5 mph during the afternoon. Clear conditions will continue Thursday night, with lows returning to the lower 50s.
Friday, October 23, will remain sunny and warm, with afternoon temperatures reaching the mid 80s. Mostly clear skies are expected Friday night as temperatures cool to around 50 degrees.
Saturday, October 24, will bring mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 80s. Overnight temperatures will dip into the upper 40s under mostly clear skies, making Saturday night one of the cooler periods in the forecast.
Sunday, October 25, will see a slight increase in cloud cover, with partly cloudy skies and afternoon highs around 80 degrees. Sunday night will begin mostly cloudy before becoming partly cloudy, with temperatures once again falling into the upper 40s.
Monday, October 26, will start with mostly cloudy skies before conditions become partly cloudy later in the day. High temperatures will reach the lower 80s. Partly cloudy skies will continue Monday night, with lows in the lower 50s.
Tuesday, October 27, will round out the forecast period with partly cloudy skies and afternoon temperatures in the lower 80s.
Overall, Natchitoches Parish residents can expect a relatively consistent weather pattern throughout the seven-day period. Afternoon temperatures will remain comfortable to warm, while clear and partly cloudy nights will provide noticeably cooler conditions.
The coolest overnight temperatures are expected Saturday and Sunday nights, when lows will fall into the upper 40s.
With sunshine dominating much of the forecast and no precipitation indicated, the upcoming week should offer favorable conditions for outdoor activities, yard work and other seasonal plans across Natchitoches Parish.