DESOTO PARISH, La. — DeSoto Parish will see a continued stretch of hot and sunny weather through the weekend, with afternoon temperatures climbing to near 100 degrees by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday will be sunny and hot with a high near 97 degrees. Southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will be clear with a low around 78.Thursday will remain sunny and hot with a high near 97.
Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 75.
Friday will bring another sunny and hot day with a high near 97 degrees. Mostly clear skies are expected Friday night with a low around 75.
Temperatures will climb slightly heading into the weekend. Saturday will be sunny and hot with a high near 98. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 75.
Sunday is expected to be the hottest day of the forecast period, with sunny skies and a high near 99 degrees.
With several consecutive days of temperatures in the upper 90s and warm overnight conditions, residents should stay hydrated, take frequent breaks when outdoors and limit strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day.