DESOTO PARISH, La. — Summer heat will remain firmly in place across DeSoto Parish through the weekend, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and small chances for showers and thunderstorms each day, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny and hot with a high near 95 degrees. Heat index values could reach 102 degrees during the hottest part of the day. A slight chance of showers will develop between 1 and 4 p.m., followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Rain chances are around 20%. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low near 75.
Thursday will bring another mostly sunny day with a high near 94 degrees. There is a 20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 74.
Friday will remain mostly sunny with a high near 94 degrees. A slight chance of showers is possible, with thunderstorms also possible during the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 75.
Saturday will be sunny and hot with temperatures reaching around 95 degrees. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1 p.m. Mostly clear skies are expected Saturday night with a low around 75.
Sunday will continue the hot pattern with mostly sunny skies and a high near 95 degrees. There will again be a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday night will be mostly clear with temperatures falling to around 74.
Looking ahead to Monday, mostly sunny skies are expected with a high near 94 degrees and a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
With afternoon temperatures consistently reaching the mid-90s and Wednesday’s heat index potentially topping 100 degrees, residents should continue to take precautions when spending extended periods outdoors. Staying hydrated, taking breaks in the shade or air conditioning and limiting strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the afternoon can help reduce the risk of heat-related illness.