Residents across Winn Parish should prepare for several days of rainy and stormy weather as an unsettled forecast moves into the region ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms are expected nearly every day from Wednesday through Memorial Day, with rain chances ranging from 60 to 90 percent throughout the extended forecast period.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for a chance of showers early, followed by showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely after 7 a.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 86 degrees. Southeast winds around 5 mph are expected during the afternoon. Rain chances are set at 70 percent, with rainfall totals between one-quarter and one-half inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue Wednesday night with mostly cloudy skies and lows around 69 degrees.
Rain coverage increases Thursday, when forecasters predict a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Afternoon highs are expected near 84 degrees with light south winds around 5 mph developing later in the day.
Stormy conditions are expected to continue Thursday night with an 80 percent chance of rain and lows near 69.
Friday’s forecast remains wet, with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day and highs near 83 degrees. Rain chances remain high at 80 percent. Additional showers and possible thunderstorms are expected Friday night under mostly cloudy skies.
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist through the weekend, with showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday and Sunday. High temperatures are forecast to remain in the lower-to-mid 80s while overnight lows stay in the upper 60s.
Memorial Day itself is expected to remain cloudy and wet, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs near 84 degrees.
Meteorologists are encouraging residents planning outdoor activities, graduations, travel, or holiday weekend events to monitor changing weather conditions and remain alert for possible thunderstorms throughout the week and holiday weekend.