Warm temperatures will continue across Natchitoches Parish through the week, with highs reaching the mid-80s before increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms arrive Friday night and Saturday.
Wednesday will bring mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-80s and light, variable winds. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping into the mid-50s.
Thursday will remain partly cloudy with highs in the mid-80s. Light winds will become easterly at around 5 mph during the afternoon. Mostly cloudy skies are expected Thursday night, with lows in the upper 50s.
Friday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 80s. Rain chances will increase Friday night, with a 40 percent chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Overnight lows will be in the lower 60s.
Saturday will bring the highest rain chances of the forecast period. Mostly cloudy skies are expected, with a chance of thunderstorms and showers becoming likely during the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent, with highs in the lower 80s.
Rain chances will decrease Saturday night to 20 percent, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Skies will become partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday will begin mostly cloudy before becoming partly cloudy, with highs returning to the mid-80s. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with lows around 60 degrees.
Monday will start mostly cloudy before becoming partly cloudy during the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected later in the day, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation and highs in the mid-80s.
Monday night will become mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms and lows in the lower 60s. The chance of rain will remain at 20 percent.
Tuesday will bring mostly cloudy skies and another increase in rain chances. Showers are possible during the morning, with a slight chance of thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent, with highs around 80 degrees.
Overall, Natchitoches Parish can expect warm conditions throughout the forecast period, with the greatest potential for showers and thunderstorms occurring Saturday and additional rain chances returning early next week.