Hot and mostly clear conditions are expected across Rapides Parish through the weekend, with highs in the mid 90s and lows generally in the upper 60s to lower 70s.

Wednesday will be sunny, with highs in the mid 90s and east winds of 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy in the evening before becoming mostly clear, with lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening will become light and variable.

Thursday will be sunny, with highs in the mid 90s and east winds of 5 to 10 mph. Thursday night through Friday night will be clear, with lows in the upper 60s and highs in the mid 90s.

Saturday through Sunday will be mostly clear, with highs in the mid 90s and lows in the lower 70s. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 70s.

Monday will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 90s, with a 40 percent chance of rain.