Residents in both parishes can expect similar weather patterns over the next several days, with warm temperatures through the week and a significant increase in rain chances heading into the weekend.
For the remainder of today, skies will remain mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Wednesday will begin mostly cloudy before becoming partly cloudy, with highs again in the lower 80s. A slight 20 percent chance of showers is expected Wednesday night, with lows in the mid-60s.
Thursday follows a similar pattern, starting mostly cloudy and turning partly cloudy by afternoon. Highs will remain in the lower 80s, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
Friday will see warmer temperatures, with highs climbing into the upper 80s. A slight 20 percent chance of afternoon showers is forecast. Rain chances increase Friday night to 50 percent, with the possibility of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
The wettest conditions are expected Saturday, when showers are likely in the morning and showers with possible thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Rain chances are at 90 percent, with highs in the lower 80s. Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Saturday night, with a 70 percent chance of rain and lows in the lower 60s.
Rain continues into Sunday, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the mid-70s. Sunday night carries a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with lows in the lower 60s.
Monday remains mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs near 80 degrees.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, particularly over the weekend when widespread rainfall and thunderstorms are expected.