Residents across Claiborne Parish will see warm early-spring temperatures through the end of the workweek before a wetter and cooler weather pattern settles into the region over the weekend and early next week.

Wednesday:
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after noon under partly sunny skies. Afternoon highs will reach near 84 degrees with south winds around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night:
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight lows will dip to around 63 degrees as calm winds become southerly near 5 mph.

Thursday:
Partly sunny and warm with a high near 84 degrees.

Thursday Night:
Mostly cloudy skies with a low around 64 degrees.

Friday:
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after noon. High temperatures will climb to near 86 degrees.

Friday Night:
Cloudy conditions continue with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low near 65 degrees.

Saturday:
Rain chances increase significantly as showers and thunderstorms become likely, especially during the afternoon hours. High temperatures will reach near 82 degrees with an 80 percent chance of precipitation.

Saturday Night:
Showers and thunderstorms remain likely under cloudy skies. Overnight lows fall to around 60 degrees with a 60 percent chance of rain.

Sunday:
Cloudy and cooler with showers likely and possible thunderstorms throughout the day. High near 74 degrees. Rain chances stand at 70 percent.

Sunday Night:
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms continues with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 59 degrees.

Monday:
Unsettled weather lingers with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 75 degrees.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware as widespread rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to increase heading into the weekend.