Avoyelles Parish is getting a break from scattered thunderstorms for a few days and can look forward to some sunny days. Temperatures still don’t reflect that autumn is around the corner, thought night-time lows will find their way into the 60s. High temperatures will range in the lower-to-mid 90s.
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Sunny along with a few clouds with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Partly cloudy skies overnight. High near 96, low around 73.
Thursday, Sept. 17: Sunny skies and hot. Clear skies overnight. High near 96, low around 67.
Friday, Sept. 18: Mainly sunny and hot. Clear skies overnight. High around 95, low near 69.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Sunny along with a few clouds, though a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Mostly clear skies overnight. High near 96, low around 71.
Sunday, Sept. 20: Mainly sunny with a few afternoon clouds. A few clouds from time to time overnight. High near 95, low around 72.
Monday, Sept. 21: Mainly sunny with a few afternoon clouds. A few clouds overnight. High near 94, low around 71.
Tuesday, Sept. 22: Partly cloudy in the morning followed by scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon; chance of rain 40%. A few clouds from time to time overnight. High of 91, low of 68.
Avoyelles Parish will get a break for some sun after a week of scattered thunderstorms, though stray storms are still possible throughout the forecast. Toward the end of the forecast window, scattered storms will return, with a 40% chance of rain. Temperatures remain in the 90s, though night-time temps dip into the 60s several nights. Heat index values may exceed 100 degrees during the afternoon, so residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if working outdoors.