Today: Central Louisiana will see a partly sunny sky with temperatures reaching a high near 92 degrees. However, the heat index could soar as high as 103 degrees, making it feel significantly warmer. Residents should expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily developing after 3 PM. Winds will be coming from the southeast at 5 to 15 mph, with possible gusts up to 20 mph.
Tonight: The likelihood of precipitation increases to 60 percent, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more probable before 1 AM. Following this, there might be intermittent showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 AM and 2 AM, and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue after 2 AM. The area will be mostly cloudy with a low around 75 degrees. South winds will blow around 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. Rainfall between half an inch to three quarters of an inch is possible.
Tuesday: The day will start mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 7 AM. The high will again near 92 degrees, with southwest winds blowing at 10 to 15 mph, and gusts could reach up to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Conditions will clear up, leading to a mostly clear night with lows around 72 degrees. West winds will be light around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Expect sunny skies with a high near 94 degrees. There’s a slight 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 PM. Winds will be light from the northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night through Sunday: The rest of the week continues with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Nighttime lows will hover around 72 to 76 degrees. Daily chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms range from 20 to 40 percent, with daytime highs progressively climbing from 94 to a hot 98 degrees by Sunday. Winds throughout the period will remain light and variable.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions against heat exposure, particularly during the hottest parts of the day. Keep an eye on the skies for potential thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons and evenings.
