Residents can expect a brief chance of afternoon thunderstorms on Wednesday before a stretch of hot, sunny weather settles into the area for the remainder of the week and weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will steadily climb into the mid-90s by Friday and remain there through the weekend.
Wednesday
Wednesday will bring partly sunny skies with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m. Afternoon highs will reach around 88 degrees, with light winds becoming westerly at around 5 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 70 degrees.
Thursday
Conditions turn drier Thursday with mostly sunny skies and a high near 92 degrees. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 72 degrees.
Friday
The heat begins to intensify Friday as sunny skies push afternoon temperatures to 95 degrees. Overnight lows will remain warm, around 73 degrees.
Weekend Outlook
Summer heat will be in full force across Claiborne Parish this weekend.
Saturday: Sunny and hot with a high near 95 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 74 degrees.
Sunday: Expect another sunny and hot day with temperatures climbing to 96 degrees, making it the hottest day of the forecast period.
Five-Day Forecast at a Glance
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 88° | 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low 70°Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 92°
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low 72°
Friday: Sunny and hot, high 95°
Friday Night: Mostly clear, low 73°
Saturday: Sunny and hot, high 95°
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low 74°
Sunday: Sunny and hot, high 96°
With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s by the weekend, residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, wear lightweight clothing, and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Those spending time outside should also check on elderly family members and neighbors and ensure pets have plenty of water and shade.