WINN PARISH, La. — Winn Parish will face another stretch of intense summer heat this week, with temperatures reaching the triple digits before a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will be sunny and hot with a high near 100 degrees. Southwest winds will be around 5 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 77.

Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the forecast period, with sunny skies and a high near 101 degrees. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 75.

Friday will remain sunny and hot with a high near 99 degrees. Friday night will be mostly clear with a low around 75.

Saturday will bring a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, conditions will be sunny and hot with a high near 98 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 73.