DESOTO PARISH, La. – DeSoto Parish residents can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures through the middle of the week before increasing cloud cover and the possibility of showers and thunderstorms arrive heading into the weekend, according to the
National Weather Service forecast.
Afternoon highs will generally range from the upper 70s to middle 80s, while overnight temperatures will remain mild, with lows in the 50s and lower 60s. The greatest chance of precipitation is expected Saturday afternoon.
Wednesday: Sunny skies are forecast with a high near 83 degrees. Winds will be calm before becoming southeasterly around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 56 degrees and calm winds.
Thursday: Mostly sunny conditions are expected with a high near 82 degrees. Cloud cover will increase Thursday night, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 59 degrees.
Friday: Mostly cloudy skies are expected throughout the day, with temperatures reaching a high near 78 degrees. Friday night will remain mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and a low around 61 degrees.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast, mainly after 1 p.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. Saturday night will bring a 20 percent chance of showers, mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 62 degrees.
Sunday: Partly sunny skies are expected with a high near 83 degrees. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 64 degrees.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers will return under partly sunny skies, with temperatures climbing to a high near 85 degrees.
The weekend forecast indicates that Saturday afternoon will bring the greatest potential for rain and thunderstorms. Residents planning outdoor activities, including Halloween events, should remain aware of changing weather conditions.
Temperatures are expected to remain above 75 degrees throughout the forecast period, with no significant cold weather anticipated.
Source: National Weather Service