A stretch of unsettled weather is expected across LaSalle Parish through the end of the workweek, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms before a return to dry and pleasant conditions this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms early, with activity becoming more widespread after 1 p.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, and temperatures will climb to around 84 degrees. Winds will be light out of the south before shifting northwest in the afternoon. Rain chances are set at 60 percent.
Wednesday night will remain active, with showers likely and possible thunderstorms continuing across the parish. The chance of precipitation increases to 70 percent, with overnight lows around 62 degrees. Northeast winds near 5 mph could gust up to 20 mph at times.
On Thursday, cloudy skies persist with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach near 75 degrees, with northeast winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
Thursday night brings another round of unsettled weather, with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely after 1 a.m. Lows will fall to around 57 degrees, with a 60 percent chance of rain.
Friday is expected to be the most active day of the forecast period. Showers are likely throughout the day, with thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m. High temperatures will reach near 68 degrees, and rain chances increase to 80 percent. Friday night will continue the wet trend, with showers and thunderstorms likely before tapering slightly after midnight. Lows will dip to around 52 degrees, with an 80 percent chance of precipitation.
Conditions begin to improve heading into the weekend. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 68 degrees, followed by mostly clear skies Saturday night and a low around 46 degrees.
Sunday will bring sunny and pleasant conditions, with a high near 74 degrees. Mostly clear skies will continue into Sunday night, with lows around 49 degrees.
Looking ahead to Monday, sunshine remains in place with a high near 79 degrees, signaling a return to typical spring weather.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware through Friday, as repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms could impact travel and outdoor plans before calmer conditions arrive for the weekend.