Residents across DeSoto Parish should prepare for a mix of warm temperatures, gusty winds, and increasing storm chances as an active spring weather pattern develops through the weekend.
Wednesday: Warm with Isolated Afternoon Storms
A mostly quiet start to midweek will give way to a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Skies will be partly sunny, with temperatures climbing to around 85°F. South winds near 10 mph could gust up to 20 mph.
Wednesday night remains mostly cloudy and mild, with lows near 67°F and continued breezy conditions.
Thursday: Higher Rain Chances and Storm Potential
Conditions turn more unsettled Thursday, with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms—especially during the afternoon hours. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a cooler high near 79°F. Rain chances decrease Thursday night, with only a slight chance of lingering showers and a low around 65°F.
Friday: Spotty Storms Return
Friday brings a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Despite the storm chances, temperatures rebound to the mid-80s under partly sunny skies. A few isolated storms may continue into Friday night before tapering off.
Weekend: Stormy Start, Then Cooler Temperatures
Saturday continues the unsettled trend with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and into the night. Highs will be near 80°F before a cooler air mass begins moving in overnight, dropping temperatures to the low 50s.
Sunday turns noticeably cooler, with highs only reaching the upper 60s and a 30% chance of scattered storms. Overnight lows will fall into the mid-40s as rain chances diminish.
Monday: Clearing and Comfortable
The new week begins on a calmer note, with mostly sunny skies and a pleasant high near 69°F—offering a break from the recent stretch of unsettled weather.
Bottom Line:
DeSoto Parish will see a classic springtime pattern—warm, breezy days with increasing chances of afternoon and evening storms through Saturday, followed by a cooler and drier air mass settling in by
Sunday into Monday. Residents should stay alert for changing weather conditions, especially later in the week when storm coverage increases.