GRANT PARISH, La. – Grant Parish residents can expect warm temperatures and mostly sunny conditions through the middle of the week before increasing cloud cover brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National
Weather Service forecast.
Afternoon highs will remain in the 80s throughout the forecast period, with overnight lows ranging from the middle 50s to lower 60s. The greatest chance of precipitation is expected Saturday afternoon.
Wednesday: Sunny skies are expected with a high near 85 degrees. Winds will be calm before becoming southeasterly around 5 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 54 degrees and calm winds.
Thursday: Another sunny day is forecast with a high near 85 degrees. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 57 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny skies are expected with a high near 83 degrees. Friday night will become mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and a low around 61 degrees.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers is expected early, followed by a greater chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Skies will be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees and a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and a low around 62 degrees.
Sunday: Partly sunny skies are forecast with a high near 86 degrees. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 63 degrees.
Monday: Mostly sunny conditions are expected with a high near 87 degrees and a 20 percent chance of showers.
Saturday afternoon will bring the greatest potential for showers and thunderstorms, although rain chances remain relatively low throughout the forecast period. Residents planning outdoor activities, including Halloween celebrations, should monitor weather conditions as the weekend approaches.
Warm temperatures are expected to continue into early next week, with no significant cooldown indicated in the forecast.
Source: National Weather Service