The extreme heat wave that has gripped our area for some time is predicted to continue into the weekend.  Some relief in the form of a slight chance for rain is predicted on Monday and the high is expected to drop below 100 Sunday and Monday.

Here is the DeSoto Parish Forecast:

Friday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 110. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday-Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

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

Sunday-Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Sunday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Monday-A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Monday Night-A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.

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