Sunny skies and cooler overnight temperatures are expected across Rapides Parish through the weekend, with a chance of showers returning Sunday night.

Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping into the mid-50s and west winds around 5 mph.

Thursday will bring sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s, with northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph. Clear skies Thursday night will allow temperatures to fall into the lower 40s.

Sunny conditions will continue Friday, with highs in the lower 70s. Friday night will remain clear, with overnight lows in the lower 40s.

Saturday will bring mostly clear conditions, with highs in the upper 60s. Mostly clear skies will continue Saturday night, with temperatures dropping into the lower 40s.

Sunday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 60s.

Cloud cover will increase Sunday night, bringing mostly cloudy conditions and a 30 percent chance of showers during the evening. Overnight lows will be in the mid-40s.

Monday will bring mostly sunny skies, with afternoon highs around 70 degrees.

Overall, the forecast calls for several days of dry weather and cooler nighttime temperatures across Rapides Parish, with a chance of rain Sunday night before mostly sunny conditions return Monday.

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