Residents of Winn Parish can expect a warm and mostly dry start to the week before rain and thunderstorm chances increase heading into the weekend, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Forecasters are calling for mostly sunny conditions on Wednesday with temperatures climbing to around 86 degrees. Light northeast winds near 5 mph will provide some relief from the early summer heat. Wednesday night is expected to remain pleasant, with partly cloudy skies and a low near 67 degrees.
Thursday will bring another warm day with highs reaching the mid-80s. While much of the day is expected to remain sunny, a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms develops after 1 p.m. Rain chances remain low at 20 percent.
By Friday, the likelihood of afternoon thunderstorms increases. Forecasters predict partly sunny skies with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m.
Temperatures will again reach the upper 80s before cooling to around 71 degrees Friday night.
The greatest chance for widespread rainfall arrives on Saturday, when showers and thunderstorms become likely across Winn Parish. Rain chances increase to 70 percent as highs reach approximately 86 degrees. Residents planning outdoor activities are encouraged to monitor weather conditions and have alternate plans in place.
Scattered thunderstorms remain possible Saturday night and into Sunday. The National Weather Service forecasts a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday, with temperatures nearing 89 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Five-Day Forecast at a Glance
Wednesday
Mostly sunny
High: 86°
Low: 67°
Thursday
Mostly sunny20% chance of afternoon thunderstorms
High: 86°
Low: 67°
Friday
Partly sunny
40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms
High: 87°
Low: 71°
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely
70% chance of rain
High: 86°
Low: 72°
Sunday
50% chance of showers and thunderstorms
High: 89°
Meteorologists recommend residents stay weather aware through the weekend, particularly those with outdoor plans, as thunderstorms could produce periods of heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds.