WINN PARISH, La. — A stretch of sunny and increasingly hot weather is expected across Winn Parish through the weekend, with afternoon temperatures approaching 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will be sunny and hot with a high near 97 degrees. Winds will be calm before becoming southwesterly at around 5 mph during the morning. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 76.

Thursday will remain sunny and hot as temperatures climb to around 98 degrees. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low near 72.

Friday will bring another sunny and hot day with a high near 98. Mostly clear conditions are expected Friday night with a low around 73.

The heat will intensify slightly over the weekend. Saturday will be sunny and hot with a high near 99 degrees. Saturday night will remain mostly clear with a low around 74.

Sunday is expected to continue the hot and sunny pattern, with a high near 99 degrees.

With temperatures remaining in the upper 90s for several consecutive days, residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks when working outdoors and limit strenuous activities during the hottest portions of the afternoon.