Claiborne Parish residents can expect a mix of warm temperatures and increasing rain chances through the end of the week, followed by a cooler, mostly sunny weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring partly sunny skies with a high near 82 degrees. Winds will remain light, becoming southwest around 5 mph by afternoon. A 20 percent chance of showers moves in Wednesday night under mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures dropping to around 63 degrees.

Rain chances increase Thursday, with a 30 percent chance of showers developing after noon and a high near 79. By Thursday night, showers are likely, and thunderstorms are possible after midnight. The chance of precipitation climbs to 70 percent, with lows around 61.

More scattered rain is expected Friday, with a 50 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms during the day. Skies will be partly sunny with a high near 76. A slight 20 percent chance of showers lingers before midnight Friday night, with cooler air settling in and lows near 51.

The weekend looks drier and cooler. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 68, though a 20 percent chance of showers returns Saturday night as temperatures fall to the upper 40s.

Sunday will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 68, along with a 20 percent chance of showers.

Rain chances tick up to 30 percent Sunday night, with lows near 46.

By Monday, the parish can expect another 30 percent chance of showers paired with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 68.

Overall, Claiborne Parish will see unsettled weather through Friday before clearer, cooler days arrive for the weekend.