A stretch of warm, dry weather is expected across Rapides Parish through the upcoming week, with mostly sunny skies and mild overnight temperatures.

Wednesday brings sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s, with light south winds around 5 mph. Conditions remain mostly clear Wednesday night, with lows again in the upper 50s.

Sunny weather continues Thursday, with highs in the mid-80s and south winds increasing slightly to 5 to 10 mph. Thursday night will start clear before becoming partly cloudy, with lows around 60.

Friday will be the warmest day of the stretch, with highs climbing into the upper 80s under mostly clear skies. Overnight lows will drop into the mid-50s.

A noticeable cooldown arrives Saturday, with highs in the lower 70s and mostly clear conditions. Saturday night will be cooler, with lows in the lower 50s.

By Sunday, temperatures rebound under sunny skies, with highs in the lower 80s. Partly cloudy conditions will develop Sunday night through Monday night, with lows around 60 and highs holding in the lower 80s.

By Tuesday, skies turn partly sunny, with temperatures warming back into the mid-80s.

Overall, the forecast remains dry and seasonable, with a mix of warm afternoons and comfortably cool nights.