Residents across Sabine Parish can expect a stretch of warm temperatures and mostly sunny skies through the weekend, with only slight rain chances returning by late Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say daytime highs will remain in the upper 80s for much of the extended forecast period, while overnight lows are expected to range from the low 60s to low 70s.

Wednesday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 87 degrees with calm winds throughout the day. Clear conditions are expected Wednesday night with temperatures falling to around 63 degrees.

Sunny weather continues Thursday with a high near 89 degrees and calm winds. Thursday night is expected to be partly cloudy with lows around 68.

Friday’s forecast remains warm and dry, with sunny skies and highs once again reaching near 89 degrees. Friday night will bring partly cloudy conditions and lows around 67.

By Saturday, skies are expected to become partly sunny with temperatures holding near 88 degrees. Saturday night will turn mostly cloudy with overnight lows around 70.

Rain chances begin to increase slightly Sunday, when the National Weather Service predicts a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms alongside partly sunny skies and a high near 87 degrees.

Mostly cloudy conditions are expected Sunday night with lows around 73.
The unsettled pattern continues into Monday, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and afternoon highs near 88 degrees.

Meteorologists say most of the week will feature favorable outdoor conditions, though residents should remain weather-aware heading into late Sunday and Monday as isolated storms become more possible.