Residents of Sabine Parish can expect warm temperatures and a mix of sunshine and clouds through the end of the workweek before a more active weather pattern arrives for the weekend, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Forecasters say conditions will remain largely pleasant on Wednesday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees. A slight 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1 p.m., while light northeast winds around 5 mph will develop during the afternoon.
Wednesday night will bring mostly cloudy skies and overnight lows around 68 degrees.
Rain chances increase slightly on Thursday, with a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m. Despite the possibility of storms, temperatures are expected to climb to around 87 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Friday will continue the warming trend with highs near 87 degrees and a 50 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Forecasters say scattered storms could develop during the afternoon and evening hours before tapering off overnight.
The greatest chance for widespread rainfall arrives on Saturday, when showers and thunderstorms become likely across Sabine Parish. The National Weather Service is forecasting a 70 percent chance of precipitation with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures reaching the mid-80s.
Storm chances remain elevated on Sunday, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day. Despite the unsettled weather, temperatures are forecast to reach near 88 degrees.
Forecast at a Glance
Wednesday
Mostly sunny
20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms
High: 86°
Low: 68°
Thursday
Mostly sunny
40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms
High: 87°
Low: 68°
Friday
Partly sunny
50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms
High: 87°
Low: 71°
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely
70% chance of rain
High: 86°
Low: 72°
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely
60% chance of rain
High: 88°
Residents with outdoor plans this weekend are encouraged to keep an eye on changing weather conditions and have alternate plans in place. Thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall, dangerous lightning, and brief gusty winds. Motorists are also urged to use caution during periods of heavy rain and avoid driving through flooded roadways.