Residents across Rapides Parish can expect a warming trend and breezy conditions through midweek, with a chance of showers arriving Thursday before clear skies dominate the weekend.

Today will be sunny with highs reaching the mid-60s. South winds will range from 10 to 15 mph, helping usher in warmer air across the parish.

Wednesday brings partly sunny skies and a noticeable warmup, with highs climbing into the mid-70s. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph at times. Cloud cover increases Wednesday night, with lows settling in the lower 60s.

Thursday will be partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers developing in the afternoon. Highs are expected to reach the upper 70s. Southwest winds will remain between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Rain chances increase to 50 percent Thursday evening before tapering off overnight, with lows in the mid-50s.

From Friday through Monday, mostly clear conditions are forecast. Daytime highs will remain in the upper 70s, while overnight lows dip into the lower 50s, providing mild and comfortable conditions heading into the weekend and early next week.