Residents across Sabine Parish should prepare for several days of showers and thunderstorms as a persistent wet weather pattern moves through the region this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say rain chances will remain elevated from Wednesday through Sunday, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms possible each day.

Wednesday is expected to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms with a high temperature near 83 degrees. Winds will remain light out of the south, and the chance of precipitation is forecast at 90 percent.

Rain and storm activity are expected to continue into Wednesday night with cloudy skies and overnight lows around 69 degrees. The National Weather Service places the chance of rainfall Wednesday night at 70 percent.

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are forecast Thursday, especially during the afternoon hours after 1 p.m. High temperatures are expected to reach near 83 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.

Thursday night will see lingering storm chances before conditions begin to gradually decrease overnight. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 68 degrees.

Forecasters say another active weather day is likely Friday with additional showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening. Friday’s high is expected to climb to around 86 degrees with a 60 percent chance of rain.

Rain chances decrease slightly heading into the weekend, though isolated to scattered thunderstorms will remain possible Saturday and Sunday. High temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-to-upper 80s with periods of sunshine mixed with afternoon storm development.

The National Weather Service encourages residents to remain weather aware throughout the week, especially during thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds.

Drivers are urged to use caution during periods of heavy rain and avoid traveling through flooded roadways or areas with standing water.