WINN PARISH, La. — Residents across Winn Parish should prepare for a wet and stormy pattern through midweek, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected before conditions gradually improve heading into the weekend.
According to the latest forecast, Wednesday will begin with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before more widespread rain and thunderstorms develop after 1 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach a high near 86 degrees, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Rain chances are elevated at 80%.
Storm activity is expected to continue through Wednesday night, with showers and possible thunderstorms likely before 1 a.m., followed by another chance of rain and storms overnight.
Temperatures will fall to around 60 degrees, with precipitation chances remaining at 80%.
On Thursday, unsettled weather continues with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms under mostly cloudy skies. Cooler temperatures are expected, with highs only reaching around 72 degrees.
A lingering chance of showers and thunderstorms remains in the forecast for Thursday night, with mostly cloudy conditions and overnight lows near 55 degrees. Rain chances decrease to 30%.
By Friday, conditions begin improving with only a 20% chance of isolated showers. Partly sunny skies return, along with a daytime high near 76 degrees.
Friday night carries another slight chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with partly cloudy skies and overnight lows around 59 degrees.
The weekend forecast appears more favorable for outdoor activities. Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny with just a 20% chance of isolated showers and a high near 81 degrees. Saturday night will remain partly cloudy with lows around 62 degrees.
Looking ahead to Sunday, warmer temperatures return with a high near 87 degrees. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast under mostly sunny skies.
Residents are encouraged to stay alert for changing weather conditions during the midweek storm period, especially Wednesday and Wednesday night when the heaviest rainfall and strongest thunderstorms are most likely.
After a stormy stretch, Winn Parish can expect improving conditions and warmer temperatures as the weekend approaches.