A stretch of warm temperatures and mostly sunny skies is expected across Claiborne Parish through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say residents can expect daytime highs in the upper 80s for much of the week, along with mild overnight temperatures and only slight chances of rain arriving late in the weekend.

Wednesday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 88 degrees with calm winds throughout the day. Clear conditions are expected Wednesday night with temperatures dropping to around 63 degrees.

Thursday will remain sunny with a high near 87 degrees. Thursday night is forecast to be partly cloudy with overnight lows around 67.

By Friday, mostly sunny skies will continue as temperatures climb near 89 degrees during the afternoon hours. Friday night will bring partly cloudy skies and lows near 69.

Saturday is expected to remain mostly sunny with another high near 88 degrees. However, rain chances begin to return Saturday night, with the National Weather Service forecasting a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms along with partly cloudy skies and lows around 70.

The slight chance for rain continues into Sunday, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms expected while mostly sunny conditions remain in place. Sunday’s high temperature is forecast near 88 degrees.

Meteorologists say the extended forecast points to generally quiet weather conditions, though isolated storms could develop over the weekend.

Residents planning outdoor activities are encouraged to stay hydrated during the warm afternoon temperatures and remain weather-aware late Saturday and Sunday in case isolated storms develop.