WINN PARISH, La. — Hot and humid conditions will continue across Winn Parish through the weekend and into Monday, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 90s and daily chances for showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny and hot with a high near 97 degrees. The combination of heat and humidity could push the heat index as high as 105 degrees. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 1 p.m. Winds will be calm before becoming easterly around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 73.
Thursday will remain mostly sunny and hot with a high around 96 degrees. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1 p.m. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 73.
Rain chances increase Friday, with showers possible during the day and thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 40%, the highest currently forecast during the period. Otherwise, conditions will remain mostly sunny and hot with a high near 96 degrees. Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 73.
Saturday will bring a slight chance of showers early, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Rain chances are around 30%. The high will climb to approximately 97 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low near 73.
Sunday will remain mostly sunny and hot with a high around 96 degrees and a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday night will be mostly clear with a low near 72.
Looking ahead to Monday, little change is expected. Mostly sunny and hot conditions will continue with a high near 96 degrees and a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
While isolated or scattered storms could provide temporary relief from the heat, no widespread washout is indicated in the forecast, with Friday currently carrying the highest rain chance at 40%.
The heat will remain the bigger concern, particularly Wednesday when the heat index could reach 105 degrees. Residents working or spending extended periods outdoors should drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas and watch for signs of heat-related illness.