Residents in Grant Parish can expect warm temperatures and mostly cloudy skies through midweek, with rain chances gradually increasing as the weekend approaches, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. South winds between 5 and 10 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph at times.
Cloud cover will continue Wednesday night, with temperatures dipping to around 61 degrees.
A slight chance of rain enters the forecast Thursday, with a 20 percent chance of showers developing after noon. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, and highs will reach near 81 degrees. Thursday night brings a 30 percent chance of showers before midnight, with overnight lows holding steady around 61.
Friday will see mostly sunny skies and a 20 percent chance of showers, with afternoon temperatures climbing to near 79 degrees.
Rain chances increase Friday night, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and lows falling to around 57.
The likelihood of rain continues into Saturday, when there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Skies will be partly sunny, with cooler temperatures and a high near 74 degrees. Saturday night remains unsettled, with a 40 percent chance of showers and lows dropping to around 45.
Conditions improve slightly Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and only a 20 percent chance of showers. Temperatures will be noticeably cooler, with a high near 65 degrees.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware, particularly late Friday through Saturday when rain and thunderstorm chances are highest.