WINN PARISH, La. – Winn Parish residents can expect warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine through the middle of the week before increasing cloud cover brings the possibility of showers and thunderstorms heading into the Halloween weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Shreveport.
Afternoon highs will remain in the 80s throughout the forecast period, with overnight temperatures generally ranging from the lower 50s to lower 60s. Rain chances are expected to increase Friday night and Saturday, potentially affecting outdoor Halloween activities.
Wednesday, October 28: Sunny skies are expected with a high near 86 degrees. Winds will be calm before becoming easterly around 5 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 53 degrees and calm winds.
Thursday, October 29: Mostly sunny skies are forecast with a high near 86 degrees. Thursday night will become mostly cloudy with a low around 57 degrees.
Friday, October 30: Mostly cloudy skies are expected with a high in the lower 80s. Friday night will remain mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and a low in the lower 60s.
Saturday, October 31: Halloween will bring mostly cloudy conditions with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will be possible during the morning and afternoon hours, with a high in the lower 80s. Saturday night will remain mostly cloudy before becoming partly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation and a low in the lower 60s.
Sunday, November 1: Mostly cloudy skies during the morning will gradually become partly cloudy, with a high in the middle 80s. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight and a low in the lower 60s.
Monday, November 2: Mostly cloudy skies during the morning will give way to partly cloudy conditions. A 20 percent chance of showers is forecast, with a high in the middle 80s.
The National Weather Service reports that ongoing drought conditions continue to create elevated wildfire concerns across northern Louisiana. Dry conditions are expected to persist through much of the workweek before increasing moisture brings scattered rainfall Friday night and Saturday.
Although the rainfall could provide some temporary relief, forecasters indicate that precipitation totals are unlikely to produce significant improvement in existing drought conditions.
Residents planning Halloween celebrations, festivals or other outdoor activities Saturday should prepare for possible showers and thunderstorms and monitor updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.
Warm temperatures are expected to continue into early November, with no significant cooldown indicated.
Source: National Weather Service