Claiborne Parish, LA — A mix of warm temperatures and generally pleasant conditions will carry Claiborne Parish through the workweek, but residents should prepare for a return of rain and thunderstorms as the weekend approaches.

According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will feature partly sunny skies with a high near 85 degrees. South winds at 5 to 10 mph could gust as high as 20 mph. Wednesday night will remain partly cloudy, with a low around 64 and light south winds.

On Thursday, there is a slight 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 87. Conditions will clear Thursday night, with temperatures dipping to around 63.

Friday continues the warming trend, bringing mostly sunny skies and a high near 89. Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 65.

Rain chances increase heading into the weekend. Saturday will start with a slight chance of showers, with a better chance for showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 85 and a 40 percent chance of precipitation.

Saturday night brings the highest likelihood for rainfall, with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm. Overnight lows will drop to around 50, with a 60 percent chance of rain.

By Sunday, conditions begin to improve, though a slight 20 percent chance of showers lingers. Expect mostly sunny skies and a cooler high near 74. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 48.

Looking ahead to Monday, partly sunny skies return with a high near 76, offering a mild start to the new week.

Residents are encouraged to enjoy the warm and dry conditions through Friday while staying alert for changing weather conditions and potential storms over the weekend.