Hot and humid conditions will continue across Rapides Parish through the upcoming week, with daily highs in the lower to mid-90s and periodic chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Wednesday will be sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will reach the mid-90s with southwest winds around 5 mph. Rain chances are 20 percent, and heat index values could climb to 105 degrees. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy in the evening before becoming mostly clear, with humid conditions and lows in the mid-70s.
Thursday will be sunny with a 50 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the lower 90s with south winds around 5 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with humid conditions and lows in the lower 70s.
Mostly clear skies are expected Friday through Saturday, with highs in the lower 90s and overnight lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday night through Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-70s and highs in the lower 90s.
Monday will be mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will remain in the lower 90s, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees. Monday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid-70s.
Tuesday will bring mostly sunny skies with another 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will remain in the lower 90s, and heat index values could again reach 105 degrees.
Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks if working outdoors, and limit prolonged outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day as heat index values remain elevated.