Avoyelles Parish enters the first week of September with storms and clouds, but the forecast period will end with sun. Autumn may be around the corner, but the temperatures don’t reflect that. High temperatures will range all over the 90s – low to middle to upper.
Wednesday, Sept. 2: Sunshine and clouds mixed. A few clouds overnight. High near 91, low around 73.
Thursday, Sept. 3: Sunny skies during the morning hours followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon; chance of rain 40%. Partly cloudy skies overnight. High near 92, low around 72.
Friday, Sept. 4: Scattered thunderstorms and hot; chance of rain 50%. High around 92, low near 73.
Saturday, Sept. 5: Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy later in the day; chance of rain 30%. Some clouds early giving way to generally clear skies overnight. High near 94, low around 73.
Sunday, Sept. 6: Mainly sunny skies with a few clouds later in the day. Clear to partly cloudy skies at night. High near 96, low around 73.
Monday, Sept. 7: Sunny with a few clouds from time to time. A few clouds overnight. High near 95, low around 72.
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Mostly sunny skies. Partly cloudy overnight. High of 94, low of 72.
Isolated and scattered thunderstorms are possible in the beginning of the forecast window, but none are forecast to be severe. Highest chance of rain will be Friday, with a 50% chance of rain. Temperatures remain in the 90s, in defiance of the autumn equinox. Heat index values may exceed 100 degrees during the afternoon, so residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if working outdoors.