Winn Parish residents can expect a stretch of mild, springlike weather through midweek, with increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms heading into the weekend.

Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 77 degrees. There is a slight 20 percent chance of showers developing after noon. Winds will be light and calm early, becoming west around 5 mph by the afternoon.

Wednesday night will remain partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 52 degrees.

On Thursday, skies will stay partly sunny and pleasant, with highs near 76. Thursday night will turn mostly cloudy, with lows around 57.

Rain chances return on Friday, as mostly cloudy skies bring a 20 percent chance of showers after noon and a high near 79. Friday night, shower chances increase, with thunderstorms possible after midnight.

The overnight low will be near 60, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation.

The most active weather arrives Saturday, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm expected throughout the day. Highs will reach near 73, and the chance of rain increases to 80 percent. Showers and isolated thunderstorms may continue into Saturday night, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 51. Rain chances remain at 60 percent.

By Sunday, conditions improve, with mostly sunny skies and cooler temperatures. Highs are expected to reach near 66 degrees.

Residents are encouraged to monitor forecasts as the weekend approaches, especially for updates on thunderstorm potential.