DeSoto Parish, La. — Summer heat will remain firmly in place across DeSoto Parish through the Independence Day weekend, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and heat index values climbing above 100 degrees before rain chances gradually increase early next week.
Wednesday will be sunny and hot with a high near 95 degrees. Heat index values could reach as high as 102 degrees during the afternoon. Light southeast winds will develop later in the day. Overnight conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 76 degrees.
Thursday will bring another pleasant summer day with abundant sunshine and a high near 93 degrees. Winds will remain light, and Thursday night will be mostly clear with temperatures settling near 76 degrees.
Friday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 94 degrees. Overnight lows will remain warm, dropping only to around 77 degrees under mostly clear conditions.
For Independence Day on Saturday, residents can expect sunny and hot weather with a high near 95 degrees. While most celebrations should remain dry, there is a slight 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m.
Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 77 degrees.
Rain chances begin to increase Sunday, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 95 degrees. Similar conditions are expected Sunday night.
By Monday, the likelihood of rain rises to 50 percent as scattered showers and thunderstorms become more widespread across the parish. Temperatures will remain warm, with highs near 93 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor activities, holiday cookouts, and fireworks celebrations should take precautions against the heat by staying hydrated, seeking shade when possible, and monitoring weather conditions for any developing afternoon storms.
Extended Forecast
Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High 95, Low 76. Heat index up to 102.
Thursday: Sunny. High 93, Low 76.
Friday: Sunny. High 94, Low 77.
Saturday (Independence Day): Sunny and hot with a slight chance of afternoon storms. High 95, Low 77.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot with a 30 percent chance of storms. High 95, Low 76.
Monday: 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 93.
The overall pattern points to a hot holiday weekend with only isolated storm chances before more typical summertime afternoon thunderstorm activity returns early next week.