Residents across Vernon Parish can expect another week of hot and humid summer weather, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms remaining a daily possibility through early next week.
Wednesday will begin with patchy morning fog before giving way to mostly sunny skies. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the mid-90s, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing later in the day. Winds will remain light, becoming southeast around 5 mph during the afternoon.
A 50 percent chance of evening showers and thunderstorms continues Wednesday night before skies become partly cloudy. Overnight lows will fall into the mid-70s with light and variable winds.
Thursday will be sunny with highs in the lower 90s. Another round of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms is possible, with rain chances around 30 percent. Mostly clear skies return Thursday night with lows in the mid-70s.
Friday will be mostly clear and hot, with highs reaching the mid-90s before temperatures settle back into the mid-70s overnight.
Independence Day is expected to be sunny and hot with highs in the mid-90s. A 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms could briefly interrupt outdoor celebrations, while heat index values may climb as high as 105 degrees. Saturday night will be partly cloudy before becoming mostly clear, with lows in the mid-70s.
Rain chances increase again Sunday as mostly sunny skies give way to scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Highs will reach the lower 90s with a 50 percent chance of rain. Skies will gradually clear Sunday night as temperatures fall into the mid-70s.
The unsettled summer pattern continues Monday with mostly sunny skies and another 50 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will remain in the lower 90s, while heat index values could once again reach 105 degrees. Monday night will become partly cloudy before clearing.
Tuesday will finish the forecast period with mostly sunny skies, highs in the mid-90s and a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Heat index values are expected to remain near 105 degrees.
Residents spending time outdoors this week, especially during the Independence Day holiday, should stay hydrated, limit prolonged exposure during the hottest part of the day and keep an eye on the forecast for developing afternoon thunderstorms.