Avoyelles Parish is heading into a prolonged period of unsettled weather, with repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected from Wednesday through at least Tuesday of next week.

The pattern begins Wednesday with partly sunny skies and increasing storm chances by the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are likely later in the day, with highs in the mid 80s and light southeast winds around 5 mph shifting southwest in the afternoon. Rain chances sit near 70 percent.

Wednesday night brings lingering storm activity early, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a continued chance of showers. Overnight lows will settle near 70 degrees with light and variable winds. Rain chances remain around 50 percent.

Conditions become more active Thursday as humidity increases and storm coverage expands. After a partly sunny start, showers and thunderstorms are likely by the afternoon, with highs in the mid 80s before temperatures fall closer to 80 later in the day. Rain chances climb to 90 percent.

Thursday night stays mostly cloudy with showers likely, especially during the evening, and a continued chance of rain overnight. Lows will hold in the lower 70s.

The most impactful weather is expected Friday through the weekend, when widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely each day. Friday stands out as the wettest period, with rain chances near 100 percent and highs in the lower 80s. Storms may continue into Friday night with only brief breaks in activity.

Saturday and Sunday will remain unsettled with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms. Highs range from the lower to mid 80s, while overnight lows stay near 70. Rain chances remain high, generally between 70 and 80 percent, with Sunday once again trending toward near-continuous rainfall.

The wet pattern continues into Memorial Day and early next week. Scattered to likely showers and thunderstorms are expected each day, with highs in the lower to mid 80s and continued rain chances between 50 and 90 percent.

Overall, Avoyelles Parish will remain under a persistent storm system for several days, bringing frequent rain, occasional thunderstorms, and limited dry periods.