WINN PARISH, La. — Dangerous heat will remain a concern across Winn Parish through Labor Day, with heat index values potentially reaching 110 degrees Wednesday and actual temperatures climbing to around 100 degrees by the holiday, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will be sunny and hot with a high near 97 degrees. Heat index values could reach as high as 110 degrees. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1 and 4 p.m. Winds will be calm before becoming southeast around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 73.

Thursday will be even hotter, with sunny skies and a high near 99 degrees. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1 p.m. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 74.

Rain chances increase significantly Friday, with showers becoming likely and a thunderstorm also possible after 1 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 60%. The day will otherwise be mostly sunny and hot with a high near 97. Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 73.

Saturday will bring a 50% chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m.

Mostly sunny and hot conditions are expected with a high near 96. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 73.

Sunday will be sunny and hot with temperatures climbing back to around 99 degrees. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday night will be mostly clear with a low around 74.

The hottest actual temperature in the extended forecast is expected on Labor Day, when the high could reach 100 degrees. The National Weather Service is forecasting sunny and hot conditions along with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Overall, Winn Parish can expect highs ranging from 96 to 100 degrees through Labor Day, with the greatest rain chances arriving Friday and Saturday. The most significant heat concern comes Wednesday, when the heat index could soar to 110 degrees.