The Shreveport office of the National Weather service said, “Oppressive heat is here to stay. A Heat Advisory is now in effect through Wednesday.  Widespread afternoon heat indices will range from 105-110 degrees.  Isolated areas could see values in excess of 110 degrees.  Take necessary precautions.

The heat is predicted to continue through Monday.  Here is the local forecast for DeSoto Parish:

Wednesday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night-Clear, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Nigh-Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

Friday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Friday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.

Saturday-Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Saturday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.

Sunday-Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Sunday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Monday-A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

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