Residents can expect a stretch of warm, summer weather across DeSoto Parish through the end of the workweek, with mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs climbing into the lower to mid-90s. While rain chances remain low through Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return over the weekend.
Wednesday will bring mostly sunny skies with a high near 92 degrees. A light southwest wind around 5 mph will provide little relief from the summer warmth. Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear with a low around 77 degrees.
Thursday looks to be the hottest day of the week, with abundant sunshine and a high near 94 degrees. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 75 degrees.
Friday will continue the summer pattern with mostly sunny skies and a high near 93 degrees. Friday night will be mostly clear with a low around 77 degrees.
Changes arrive this weekend as moisture begins to increase across the region.
Saturday will feature a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, though much of the day is expected to remain mostly sunny. High temperatures will reach around 93 degrees. A slight chance of showers will linger Saturday night under partly cloudy skies with a low near 77 degrees.
By Sunday, rain chances increase to 40 percent, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day. Despite the added cloud cover, temperatures will still climb to around 92 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor activities later this week should take advantage of the drier weather through Friday while continuing to practice heat safety. As always during the summer months, stay hydrated, wear light-colored clothing, and keep an eye on the sky if thunderstorms develop over the weekend.