DESOTO PARISH, La. – Residents across DeSoto Parish can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures for Veterans Day before a gradual cooling trend brings more seasonable fall weather heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service forecast, afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 70s Wednesday before dropping into the mid-60s by Saturday and Sunday. Overnight temperatures will also become cooler, with lows falling into the lower 40s by Friday night.
Mostly dry conditions are expected through Saturday, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returning Sunday.
Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day will bring sunny skies and pleasant afternoon temperatures, with a high near 79 degrees.
Winds will initially be calm before becoming westerly at around 5 mph during the morning.
Wednesday night will feature mostly clear skies and a low around 52 degrees. West winds around 5 mph will shift to the north after midnight.
Thursday, November 12
Thursday will bring another sunny day across DeSoto Parish, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees. North winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.
Clear skies are expected Thursday night as temperatures fall to around 46 degrees.
Friday, November 13
Friday will feature sunny skies and cooler afternoon temperatures, with a high near 69 degrees.
Mostly clear conditions will continue Friday night, with temperatures dropping to around 42 degrees, making it the coldest night of the forecast period.
Saturday, November 14
Saturday will bring sunny skies and comfortable fall conditions, with an afternoon high near 65 degrees.
Cloud cover will increase Saturday night, with mostly cloudy skies and an overnight low around 45 degrees.
Sunday, November 15
Sunday will bring partly sunny skies and a slight chance of rain as moisture begins returning to the region.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 20% chance of showers, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 64 degrees.
Sunday night will remain mostly cloudy, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to around 46 degrees.
Monday, November 16
The new workweek will begin with mostly sunny skies and slightly warmer temperatures, with an afternoon high near 66 degrees.
Conditions are expected to improve following Sunday’s slight rain chances, providing a pleasant start to the week.
Looking Ahead
DeSoto Parish residents can anticipate favorable weather for Veterans Day observances, outdoor activities and weekend events.
Wednesday will be the warmest day of the forecast period, with temperatures reaching 79 degrees before a gradual cooling trend brings afternoon highs into the 60s by Friday.
The most noticeable temperature changes will occur overnight, particularly Friday night when temperatures are expected to fall to around 42 degrees.
While most of the forecast period will remain dry, residents should be aware of the slight chance of showers Sunday and the possibility of thunderstorms Sunday night.
Mostly sunny skies are expected to return Monday, with temperatures remaining in the mid-60s.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to monitor updated forecasts as temperatures and precipitation chances may change.