A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat will continue across Vernon Parish through early next week, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s and around 100 degrees on Wednesday. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 115 degrees.

Wednesday will be sunny and hot with highs around 100 degrees. North winds will be around 5 mph, and the heat index could reach 115 degrees. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s. Northeast winds will be around 5 mph, and heat index values could remain as high as 108 degrees early in the evening.

Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s and northeast winds around 5 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 70s.

Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Friday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 70s.

Saturday will remain mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values could reach 105 degrees. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 70s.

Sunday will be sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Sunday night will be mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s.

The hot weather will continue into Monday with sunny skies and highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values could once again reach 105 degrees.

Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit prolonged outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses as dangerous heat persists across the parish.

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