DESOTO PARISH, La. — A stretch of unsettled weather is expected across Desoto Parish through the end of the workweek, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible before calmer and sunnier conditions return for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday will bring a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly developing after 1 p.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. Winds will be light, shifting from south around 5 mph to the north by afternoon.
Wednesday night is expected to be the most active period of the week. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially before 1 a.m., followed by additional scattered activity through early Thursday morning.
The chance of precipitation rises to 70 percent, with overnight lows around 61 degrees and northeast winds between 5 and 10 mph.
On Thursday, rain chances continue with a cloudy and cooler day expected. There is a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7 a.m. High temperatures will reach near 71 degrees, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation continuing into the day.
Thursday night remains unsettled with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Skies will stay mostly cloudy, with lows around 57 degrees.
Friday brings another round of active weather, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. The day will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 68 degrees. Rain chances increase again to 70 percent. Friday night will see lingering showers and storms before tapering off, with lows around 51 degrees and a 50 percent chance of precipitation.
Conditions begin to improve heading into the weekend. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 67 degrees, followed by mostly clear skies Saturday night and a low around 47 degrees.
Sunday is expected to be the nicest day of the period, featuring sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees.
Residents across Desoto Parish are encouraged to stay weather aware through Friday, as repeated rounds of rain and thunderstorms may impact travel and outdoor activities before calmer conditions return this weekend.