Residents across Rapides Parish can expect a stretch of sunny skies, warm afternoon temperatures and cool overnight conditions throughout the coming week, with daytime highs generally reaching the lower to mid 80s and nighttime temperatures falling to around 50 degrees.
The forecast calls for mostly clear conditions through the weekend, with some periods of partly cloudy skies expected early next week.
Wednesday, October 21, will bring sunny skies and afternoon highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds will be around 5 mph. Mostly clear skies are expected Wednesday night, with temperatures falling to around 50 degrees and light, variable winds.
Thursday, October 22, will feature another sunny day, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid 80s. Northeast winds will remain around 5 mph. Clear skies will continue Thursday night, with overnight lows in the lower 50s and light, variable winds.
Friday, October 23, will remain clear, with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 80s. Clear conditions will continue Friday night as temperatures drop into the lower 50s.
Saturday, October 24, through Sunday, October 25, will bring mostly clear skies across Rapides Parish. Afternoon temperatures will reach the lower 80s, while overnight lows will settle around 50 degrees.
Sunday night into Monday, October 26, will see a slight increase in cloud cover, with partly cloudy conditions expected. Overnight temperatures will remain around 50 degrees, while Monday afternoon highs will reach the lower 80s.
Monday night into Tuesday, October 27, will bring a return to mostly clear skies. Overnight lows will be in the lower 50s, with Tuesday afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 80s.
Overall, Rapides Parish residents can expect a consistent weather pattern throughout the seven-day forecast period, with sunny to mostly clear skies dominating much of the week.
The warmest afternoons are expected Thursday and Friday, when temperatures will reach the mid 80s. Overnight conditions will remain noticeably cooler, with lows generally ranging from around 50 degrees to the lower 50s.
No precipitation is indicated in the forecast, providing an extended period of favorable weather conditions for outdoor activities and seasonal plans across Rapides Parish.