A strong round of midweek showers and thunderstorms is expected to impact the region, followed by a noticeable cooldown and a stretch of quieter, gradually warming weather heading into the weekend and early next week.

Rain chances increase significantly on Wednesday, with cloudy skies and scattered storms in the morning becoming widespread by the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 70s, while winds shift from the southwest to the west. Storm activity is expected to taper off Wednesday night, with lingering showers early before cooler, drier air moves in. Overnight lows will drop into the mid 50s.

Thursday brings a break from widespread rain, though mostly cloudy skies will remain. Only a slight chance of showers is expected, with highs in the lower 70s. Similar conditions continue into Thursday night, with a small chance of evening showers and lows holding in the mid 50s.

By Friday, conditions begin to improve, with partly cloudy skies and only a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs will rebound into the upper 70s, with mild overnight temperatures in the upper 50s.

The weekend will feature a warming trend and more sunshine. Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s and only a minimal chance of rain. Clearer conditions continue into Saturday night.

On Sunday, temperatures remain warm with highs in the mid 80s. A slight chance of morning storms will give way to a better chance of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances increase further Sunday night as cloud cover builds.

The start of the new week brings more stable weather. Monday will be partly cloudy with highs around 80 degrees, followed by cooler, clear conditions Monday night with lows in the mid 50s.

By Tuesday, mostly sunny skies return, with highs in the lower 80s, signaling a stretch of calmer weather across both parishes.