Hot and humid weather persists across Avoyelles Parish through the upcoming week as the typical late-July pattern remains firmly and consistently in place. Afternoon temperatures will reach the middle 90s most days, though dropping to the upper 80s later in the forecast window. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours.
Wednesday, July 29: Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon with showers developing overnight. Change of rain 40%. High near 95, low around 77.
Thursday, July 30: Scattered thunderstorms during the day with a 50% chance of rain before giving way to cloudy skies overnight. High near 90, low around 75.
Friday, July 31: Intervals of clouds and sunshine followed by partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms later during the night – chance of rain 40%. High around 92, low near 77.
Saturday, August 1: Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late; chance of rain 40%. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening/night; chance of rain 60%. High near 90, low around 74.
Sunday, August 2: Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms early becoming more widespread during the afternoon. Chance of rain starting around 60% before dropping to 40%. High near 87, low around 72.
Monday, August 3: Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late; chance of rain 40%. Partly cloudy in the evening followed by scattered thunderstorms after midnight; chance of rain 40%. High near 89, low around 73.
Tuesday, August 4: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms in the morning; 40% chance of rain. High of 91, low of 73.
Avoyelles Parish will remain under a persistent summertime weather pattern through the week, featuring hot afternoons, high humidity and daily pop-up thunderstorms. Heat index values may exceed 100 degrees during the afternoon, so residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks if working outdoors, and seek shelter immediately if thunderstorms approach.