Residents across Caddo and Bossier parishes can expect a relatively quiet weather pattern through the end of the workweek before rain and thunderstorm chances increase significantly during the weekend.

Wednesday is forecast to be partly cloudy with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s. Northeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph, providing a light breeze as dry conditions prevail across the region.

Wednesday night will begin partly cloudy before becoming mostly cloudy overnight. Low temperatures are expected to fall into the upper 60s.

Thursday will start mostly cloudy before skies become partly cloudy during the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop later in the day, although most locations are expected to remain dry. High temperatures will reach the mid-80s with southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances remain low at 20 percent.

Thursday night will be partly cloudy with overnight lows in the upper 60s.

Friday will continue the warm and mostly dry pattern. Mostly cloudy skies are expected, along with a slight chance of isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will once again reach the upper 80s. Rain chances remain at just 20 percent. A slight chance of overnight thunderstorms will persist Friday night as temperatures settle into the lower 70s.

The forecast becomes more active over the weekend. Saturday will feature mostly cloudy skies with scattered morning showers before showers and thunderstorms become more widespread during the afternoon. High temperatures will reach the mid-80s, and rain chances increase to 60 percent. Some showers and thunderstorms may continue into Saturday evening before gradually diminishing overnight.

Sunday is expected to bring another round of showers and thunderstorms, particularly during the afternoon hours. High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s while rain chances remain at 60 percent. A few storms could linger into Sunday evening before tapering off overnight.

Looking ahead to Monday, mostly cloudy skies will continue with additional opportunities for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. High temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 80s, with rain chances around 40 percent.

While widespread severe weather is not currently anticipated, residents should remain prepared for periods of heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty winds in stronger thunderstorms, especially during the weekend when rain coverage is expected to be at its highest.