Rapides Parish can expect mostly sunny skies and hot, humid conditions through Labor Day, with chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms on several days.

Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the mid 90s, with heat index values up to 106. Overnight lows will be in the mid 70s.

Thursday will be sunny with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values up to 106. Friday will bring another 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with highs in the mid 90s and lows in the lower 70s Friday night.

Saturday will be mostly sunny with a 50% chance of showers and afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid 90s, with heat index values up to 105. Sunday will be sunny with a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid 90s, with heat index values reaching up to 110.

Labor Day will be mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the upper 90s and heat index values up to 110.