Residents across Caddo and Bossier parishes can expect a typical early summer weather pattern over the next several days, with warm temperatures, increasing humidity and periodic chances of showers and thunderstorms through the Juneteenth holiday and weekend.
Wednesday will begin mostly cloudy before becoming partly cloudy during the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast later in the day, with highs reaching around 90 degrees. South winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust as high as 25 mph. Rain chances remain low at 20 percent.
Conditions remain warm Wednesday night with lows in the mid-70s and only a slight chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms.
Rain chances increase Thursday as scattered thunderstorms become more likely during the afternoon. High temperatures will remain near 90 degrees under humid conditions, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. Additional showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday night as rain chances rise to 50 percent.
The greatest likelihood of rainfall arrives on Juneteenth. Forecasters are calling for a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the highest chances occurring during the morning hours. Despite the increased cloud cover and rain potential, temperatures are still expected to climb into the upper 80s.
Showers and thunderstorms may linger into Friday night before a somewhat unsettled pattern continues through Saturday. Highs will remain around 90 degrees with a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Weather conditions gradually improve during the second half of the weekend. While isolated showers and thunderstorms remain possible Sunday, rain chances decrease to 20 percent as temperatures rise into the lower 90s and skies become partly cloudy.
The warming trend continues into Monday, with highs expected to reach the mid-90s. Only isolated showers and thunderstorms are anticipated, with rain chances remaining at 20 percent.
While widespread severe weather is not currently expected, residents should remain alert for locally heavy downpours, lightning and brief gusty winds associated with afternoon thunderstorms. Those planning outdoor Juneteenth celebrations or weekend activities should monitor forecasts for changing conditions and be prepared to seek shelter if storms develop.