Sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected across Rapides Parish through Thursday before increasing cloud cover brings chances of showers and thunderstorms heading into the weekend.
Wednesday will be sunny, with afternoon highs in the mid-80s and east winds around 5 mph. Skies will be partly cloudy Wednesday evening before clearing overnight, with temperatures falling into the lower 50s.
Thursday will bring another day of sunshine, with highs in the mid-80s and northeast winds around 5 mph. Clouds will increase Thursday night, with partly cloudy conditions becoming mostly cloudy and lows in the mid-50s.
Friday will begin partly sunny before becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon. High temperatures will reach the lower 80s.
Rain chances will increase Friday night, with a 30% chance of showers after midnight. Overnight lows will be in the lower 60s.
Saturday is expected to bring the greatest chance of rainfall during the forecast period. Mostly cloudy skies and a chance of morning showers will give way to likely showers and a chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon. The chance of precipitation will be 60%, with highs in the lower 80s.
Conditions are expected to improve Saturday night, with partly cloudy skies continuing through Monday night. Afternoon temperatures during this period will reach the mid-80s, while overnight lows will remain in the lower 60s.
Tuesday will bring partly sunny skies and another chance of showers. The chance of precipitation will be 50%, with afternoon highs in the lower 80s.
Overall, Rapides Parish can expect warm and mostly dry conditions through Thursday, followed by increasing rain chances Friday night and Saturday. A stretch of partly cloudy weather is expected through the remainder of the weekend and into Monday before additional showers become possible Tuesday.