Residents of Caddo and Bossier parishes can expect mild conditions early in the week, increasing rain chances by Thursday and Friday, and a notable drop in temperatures heading into the weekend and early next week.

Wednesday will bring partly cloudy skies across both parishes, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 70s. Winds will be light, shifting from the northeast in the morning to the southeast later in the day. Skies will become mostly cloudy Wednesday night, with milder overnight lows in the upper 50s.

Cloudy conditions are expected Thursday, along with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs will climb into the mid 70s, while south winds increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Thursday night will remain cloudy, with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Overnight lows will settle in the lower 60s.

Friday will feature unsettled weather, with showers likely during the afternoon and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain chances reach 70 percent, and highs are expected to remain in the upper 60s.

Much cooler air will move in Friday night, with lingering showers possible in the evening and lows dropping into the mid 40s.

The weekend will feel noticeably cooler. Saturday is forecast to be mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid 50s. Temperatures will dip further Saturday night, with lows in the mid 30s. Sunday will be partly cloudy and cool, with daytime highs in the lower 50s and overnight lows falling into the lower 30s.

Early next week will remain cool and mostly cloudy at times. Monday will be partly cloudy with highs in the lower 50s, followed by cold overnight temperatures in the mid 30s. By Tuesday, skies will remain mostly cloudy, with highs rebounding slightly into the mid 50s.

Residents are advised to prepare for wet weather late in the week and colder conditions through the weekend and into early next week.