Claiborne Parish, LA – North Louisiana residents can expect a stretch of warm weather this week, with increasing chances of rain heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring sunshine and mild conditions, with temperatures reaching near 80 degrees. Winds will remain calm through the morning before picking up slightly from the south in the afternoon around 5 mph. Skies will remain mostly clear Wednesday night, with a low around 57 degrees and light southern winds.

Thursday continues the warm trend, mostly sunny with a high near 86. Winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph out of the south, with gusts up to 20 mph. The evening will remain partly cloudy with a low of 64.

By Friday, skies will be mostly cloudy, and temperatures will climb to a high near 88. Overnight, expect more clouds and a mild low around 67.

Rain chances begin to enter the forecast over the weekend. Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a slight 20% chance of showers in the afternoon and a high near 86. That chance increases Saturday night to 30% as the potential for showers and thunderstorms moves in, with an overnight low around 65.

Sunday is expected to bring a higher chance of rain, with a 50% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day and night. Daytime highs will be near 84, dropping to 61 overnight.

The forecast for Monday shows continued unsettled weather, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 83.

Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather updates as rain chances increase and to plan outdoor activities accordingly.