DeSoto Parish residents can expect pleasant fall conditions midweek, followed by increased chances of rain heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring sunny skies with a high near 78 degrees. Winds will be light from the north at around 5 mph, shifting to the east in the afternoon.

Wednesday night is expected to be mostly clear and cooler, with temperatures dipping to around 51 degrees. A light southeast wind of 5 mph will continue overnight.

Thursday will remain mostly sunny with a high near 80. Winds will stay calm, becoming southeast at about 5 mph later in the day.

Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 59.

By Friday, a slight change in weather begins. There is a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. The day will be partly sunny with temperatures reaching around 82.

Friday night brings a higher chance of precipitation, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 63.

The wet weather is expected to continue on Saturday, with showers likely and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. The high will be near 73, and the chance of rain is 70 percent.

Saturday night also carries a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., followed by lingering showers. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 61.

Conditions begin to clear slightly on Sunday, with a 30 percent chance of showers under partly sunny skies. The high will reach near 76.

Sunday night will be partly cloudy with temperatures around 60 degrees.
Looking ahead to Monday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers with mostly sunny skies and a high near 79.

Residents are encouraged to plan outdoor activities early in the week and remain weather-aware heading into the weekend.