Hot and humid conditions will continue yet again across Bienville Parish this week as a typical midsummer weather pattern remains in place. Afternoon highs will climb into the lower and middle 90s each day, with isolated thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening hours.
Wednesday, July 29: Partly sunny, hot and humid. High near 95, low around 77.
Thursday, July 30: Partial cloudiness early giving way to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 50% chance of rain. High near 89, low around 76.
Friday, July 31: Hot with partly cloudy skies. Late night showers; thunderstorms possible; chance of rain 40%. High around 93, low near 76.
Saturday, August 1: Scattered thunderstorms possible in the morning and evening; chance of rain 40%. High near 92, low around 73.
Sunday, August 2: Isolated thunderstorms in the morning and cloudy with a chance for showers overnight; chance of rain 30%. High near 91, low around 72.
Monday, August 3: Widely scattered showers or a thunderstorm early then partly cloudy. Chance of rain 30%. High near 91, low around 73.
Tuesday, August 4: Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late; chance of rain 30%. High 91, low 73.
Bienville Parish continues to remain locked in a familiar late-July pattern featuring oppressive humidity, hot afternoons and daily opportunities for pop-up thunderstorms. Heat index values may climb well above the actual air temperature during peak afternoon hours, so residents should stay hydrated, limit prolonged outdoor activity, and seek shelter immediately if thunderstorms develop.