Hot and humid conditions were expected across Rapides Parish through the coming week, with temperatures reaching around 100 degrees Wednesday and heat index values as high as 110 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms were expected to become more likely Thursday.
Wednesday was expected to be sunny and hot, with highs around 100 degrees. Southwest winds were expected around 5 mph, with heat index values reaching up to 109.
Wednesday night was expected to be mostly clear, with a 50 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows were expected in the upper 70s. South winds were expected around 5 mph, with heat index values reaching up to 105 early in the evening.
Thursday was expected to be mostly sunny, with a chance of showers in the morning followed by showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs were expected in the mid 90s, with humid conditions and heat index values up to 105. Southwest winds were expected around 5 mph. The chance of rain was 70 percent.
Thursday night was expected to be mostly cloudy, with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a chance of showers after midnight. Lows were expected in the mid 70s, with a 60 percent chance of rain.
Friday was expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s.
Friday night through Sunday night were expected to be mostly clear, with lows in the lower 70s and highs in the mid 90s.
Monday was expected to be sunny, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs were expected in the mid 90s, with heat index values up to 105.
Monday night was expected to be partly cloudy in the evening before becoming mostly clear, with lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday was expected to be sunny, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs were expected in the mid 90s, with heat index values reaching up to 110.