DeSOTO PARISH, La. — A few scattered showers and thunderstorms could interrupt outdoor plans on Wednesday, but the forecast quickly turns hot and dry as DeSoto Parish heads into a sunny weekend with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s.
According to the National Weather Service, the best chance for rain comes Wednesday afternoon before a prolonged stretch of sunshine and increasing heat settles across the region.
Wednesday
A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected, mainly after 1 p.m., under partly sunny skies. High temperatures will reach around 88 degrees, with calm winds becoming southwest around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with a low near 71 degrees as winds become calm.
Thursday
Thursday brings a return to drier conditions with mostly sunny skies and a high near 92 degrees. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 73 degrees.
Friday
Expect another beautiful summer day on Friday with abundant sunshine and a high near 93 degrees. Friday night will remain mostly clear, with a low around 74 degrees.
Weekend Outlook
The heat intensifies over the weekend as high pressure strengthens across the region.
Saturday: Sunny and hot with a high near 95 degrees. Overnight temperatures will dip to around 74 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Sunday: Sunny and hot with a high near 96 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night and a low around 74 degrees.
Looking Ahead
The new workweek begins on a very hot note, with Monday expected to be sunny and hot and temperatures climbing to 97 degrees, making it the warmest day of the forecast period.
Five-Day Forecast at a Glance
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 88° | 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, low 71°
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 92°
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low 73°
Friday: Sunny, high 93°
Friday Night: Mostly clear, low 74°
Saturday: Sunny and hot, high 95°
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low 74°
Sunday: Sunny and hot, high 96°
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, low 74°
Monday: Sunny and hot, high 97°
With temperatures steadily rising through the weekend, residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks if working outdoors, and avoid prolonged exposure during the hottest part of the afternoon. Be sure to check on elderly neighbors, children, and pets as the summer heat continues to build across DeSoto Parish.