Hot conditions are expected across Rapides Parish through Monday, with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values reaching as high as 108.

Wednesday will begin with patchy fog before becoming sunny, with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph, and heat index values could reach 108. Wednesday night will be mostly clear and humid, with lows in the mid 70s and southwest winds around 5 mph.

Thursday will be sunny, with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph, and heat index values could reach 108.

From Thursday night through Monday, conditions will remain mostly clear, with overnight lows in the mid 70s and daytime highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values could reach 105 during the period.