A stretch of active weather is expected across northwest Louisiana as Caddo and Bossier parishes move through multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms midweek, followed by a noticeable cooldown heading into the weekend.

Wednesday will feature mostly cloudy skies across both parishes with a morning chance of showers and thunderstorms. Storm activity is expected to become more widespread during the afternoon hours. Temperatures will trend cooler than recent days, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Winds will shift from light southwest or west flow in the morning to northerly flow by afternoon, helping usher in slightly cooler air.

By Wednesday night, showers are expected to continue, with a lingering chance of thunderstorms as moisture remains in place. Overnight lows will settle into the upper 50s to around 60 degrees, marking the start of a cooler pattern.

Thursday brings continued unsettled conditions with mostly cloudy skies and isolated to scattered showers possible throughout the day. A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. High temperatures will remain subdued, generally in the upper 60s to around 70. Northeast winds will pick up slightly at times, with occasional gusts adding to the cooler feel.

Thursday night keeps the chance of showers in place, with additional rounds of rain likely developing. Lows will drop into the mid 50s as cooler air becomes more established across the region.

Friday looks to be the most impactful weather day in the forecast period, with widespread showers expected and a chance for thunderstorms during the afternoon. Conditions will stay cool for late April, with highs ranging from the upper 50s in Caddo Parish to around 60 in Bossier Parish. Rain chances remain very high throughout the day.

Rain will likely continue into Friday night, though coverage may gradually decrease after sunset. Some lingering showers could persist into the overnight hours, with lows holding near 50 degrees.

A noticeable improvement arrives Saturday as drier air moves in. Skies will be partly cloudy with highs recovering into the upper 60s in Caddo Parish and near 70 in Bossier Parish. Saturday night turns mostly clear and cooler, with lows falling into the mid 40s.

Sunday brings a return to more typical spring conditions with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 70s across the region. Dry weather continues into Monday with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s.

By Tuesday, cloud cover begins to increase again with a slight chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms, though most areas should remain dry. Highs will climb back into the lower 80s as warmer air begins to return.