A mix of clouds, rain chances and gradually warming temperatures is expected across Vernon Parish in the days ahead, with the highest rain chances arriving midweek.

Rain chances increase on Wednesday, with a 70 percent likelihood of showers and possible afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will climb into the upper 70s. Skies will become partly cloudy Wednesday night with lows in the lower 60s.

Thursday will bring partly sunny skies with a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the lower 80s, followed by mostly cloudy conditions Thursday night and lows in the mid-60s.

By Friday, the area will see a mix of clouds and sunshine with a 40 percent chance of afternoon storms and highs in the mid-80s. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue into Friday night.

The weekend will trend warmer with slightly lower rain chances. Saturday will be mostly cloudy early before becoming partly sunny, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80s. Sunday will follow a similar pattern, with highs in the mid-80s and a 30 percent chance of afternoon storms.

Looking ahead to Monday, skies will start cloudy before becoming partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs are expected to reach the upper 80s.

Residents should prepare for periodic showers and thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon hours, along with a steady warming trend into the weekend.