Residents across Winn Parish can expect warm temperatures and mostly cloudy skies through midweek, with rain chances gradually increasing heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 79 degrees. Southwest winds between 5 and 10 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph at times.

Cloud cover will continue Wednesday night, with overnight temperatures falling to around 61 degrees.

Rain chances return Thursday, with a 20 percent chance of showers developing after noon. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, and temperatures will climb to near 80 degrees. A slight chance of showers will continue into Thursday night, with lows around 59.

Friday will remain warm, with partly sunny skies and a 20 percent chance of showers. The daytime high is expected to reach near 79 degrees. Rain chances increase Friday night, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and overnight lows dropping to around 56.

The likelihood of rain continues to rise into Saturday, when there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Despite the rain chances, skies will become mostly sunny at times, with cooler temperatures and a high near 73 degrees. Saturday night will bring a continued 40 percent chance of showers and a noticeable drop in temperatures, with lows around 44 degrees.

Conditions are expected to improve by Sunday, with mostly sunny skies returning and cooler temperatures, as the high reaches near 65 degrees.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware, especially heading into the weekend when thunderstorm chances increase.