Hot and mostly sunny weather is expected to continue across Rapides Parish through next Tuesday, with daytime highs in the mid-90s, overnight lows in the mid-70s and heat index values reaching as high as 105 degrees late in the forecast period.

Wednesday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-90s and west winds around 5 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with lows in the mid-70s and southwest winds around 5 mph.

Sunny skies are expected Thursday with highs again in the mid-90s and southwest winds around 5 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with lows in the mid-70s and south winds around 5 mph.

Friday and Saturday are expected to remain sunny and hot, with highs in the mid-90s. Clear skies are forecast overnight, with lows in the mid-70s.

Mostly clear conditions are expected Sunday through Monday, with highs in the mid-90s and lows in the mid-70s. Heat index values could reach up to 105 degrees during the afternoon hours.

The forecast calls for clear skies Monday night, followed by sunny and hot conditions Tuesday. Highs are expected to remain in the mid-90s, with heat index values again reaching up to 105 degrees.