Residents across DeSoto Parish should prepare for several days of wet weather as showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the remainder of the week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say rain chances will remain elevated beginning Wednesday, with widespread showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day. High temperatures are forecast to reach near 82 degrees with light southerly winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 90 percent.

Rain and storm activity are expected to continue Wednesday night under cloudy skies, with overnight lows falling to around 69 degrees. Forecasters place the chance of rainfall Wednesday night at 70 percent.

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday, particularly during the afternoon hours after 1 p.m. Thursday’s high temperature is expected to climb near 83 degrees under mostly cloudy conditions.

Scattered thunderstorms may linger Thursday night with lows remaining around 69 degrees.

The unsettled weather pattern is forecast to continue Friday, with additional showers and thunderstorms likely developing during the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures are expected to reach around 85 degrees with a 60 percent chance of rainfall.

Conditions may begin to improve slightly heading into the weekend. Saturday currently carries a 30 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny skies and highs near 86 degrees.

Emergency officials encourage residents to remain weather aware throughout the week, especially during thunderstorms capable of producing lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds.

Motorists are also urged to use caution during periods of heavy rain and avoid driving through flooded roadways or areas with standing water.