Warm temperatures and increasing rain chances are expected across the parish over the next several days, with the highest likelihood of storms arriving this weekend.

Wednesday will begin mostly cloudy before turning mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs are expected in the mid-80s with south winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Thursday follows a similar pattern, starting mostly cloudy and becoming mostly sunny later in the day. Highs will reach the lower 80s with light south winds.

Rain chances increase Friday, with partly sunny skies and a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers. Highs will climb into the mid-80s.

The wettest conditions are forecast for Saturday, with a 90 percent chance of rain. Showers are possible in the morning, followed by showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will remain in the mid-80s. Rain chances drop slightly to 50 percent Saturday night, with the possibility of thunderstorms after midnight and lows in the mid-60s.

Sunday brings a 70 percent chance of rain, with showers likely in the afternoon and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs will be near 80 degrees.

Rain chances taper slightly but remain in the forecast into early next week. Sunday night carries a 30 percent chance of evening showers with lows in the mid-60s. Monday will start mostly cloudy before becoming partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and highs in the mid-80s.

Monday night remains mostly cloudy with lows in the mid-60s. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and highs again in the mid-80s.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware as storms this weekend could bring periods of heavy rainfall and lightning.