Residents across DeSoto Parish should prepare for several days of wet and stormy weather as showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say rain chances will remain high from Wednesday through Monday, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms forecast across the parish.

Wednesday’s forecast calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the morning hours, followed by more widespread rain and storm activity later in the afternoon and evening. Skies are expected to remain partly sunny with a high near 84 degrees. Light east winds around 5 mph are forecast during the afternoon. Rain chances are set at 70 percent, with possible rainfall totals between one-quarter and one-half inch.

Wednesday night will remain mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely continuing through the evening and overnight hours. Overnight lows are expected near 69 degrees.

Thursday’s weather is expected to become increasingly active, with a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High temperatures are forecast near 82 degrees with light south winds around 5 mph.

Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to continue Thursday night with lows around 70 degrees and a 90 percent chance of rain.

Friday’s forecast remains wet, with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day and highs near 81 degrees. Rain chances remain elevated at 80 percent. Additional showers and storms are expected Friday night under mostly cloudy skies.

The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue through the weekend. Saturday carries a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs near 83 degrees, while Sunday’s forecast includes a 90 percent chance of rain and storms with highs near 80 degrees.

Memorial Day itself is expected to remain mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs near 83 degrees.

Meteorologists encourage residents planning outdoor activities, graduation celebrations, travel, or Memorial Day gatherings to closely monitor local weather conditions and remain alert for possible thunderstorms throughout the extended holiday weekend.