Residents of DeSoto Parish can expect a stretch of warm, sunny weather through the workweek, followed by a noticeable cooldown heading into the weekend, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Mostly sunny skies will continue Wednesday with a high near 84 degrees and light south winds. Clear and mild conditions will follow Wednesday night, with temperatures dipping to around 61 degrees.

Sunshine remains in place Thursday and Friday, with highs holding steady in the mid-80s. Overnight lows will stay comfortable, near 60 degrees Thursday night before cooling to the low 50s by Friday night as clouds begin to increase.

A cooler air mass moves in for the weekend, bringing mostly sunny skies Saturday with a high near 70 degrees. Temperatures will drop further Saturday night, reaching the upper 40s.

By Sunday, conditions improve with sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees, providing a pleasant end to the weekend.

Forecasters say the overall dry pattern will make for ideal conditions for outdoor plans across DeSoto Parish, especially before the cooler temperatures arrive late in the week.