Rapides Parish residents can expect hot and humid conditions throughout the week, with heat index values reaching up to 110 degrees and chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing.
Wednesday is forecast to be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 90s. West winds around 5 mph are expected, with heat index values reaching up to 109. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph are expected, with heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
Thursday will be mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Conditions will remain humid, with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph are expected, with a 40% chance of rain and heat index values reaching up to 109.
Thursday night will be mostly cloudy in the evening before becoming partly cloudy. Humid conditions will continue, with lows in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds are expected, becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday through Saturday will bring partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 90s and lows in the upper 70s. Heat index values could reach up to 110.
Saturday night is expected to be mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening before becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 70s, with a 40% chance of rain.
Sunday and Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with highs in the lower 90s and lows in the mid 70s.
Monday will be mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs are expected in the mid 90s, with a 40% chance of rain. Monday night will be partly cloudy in the evening before becoming mostly clear, with lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday is forecast to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values could reach up to 105.