The extreme heat wave that has gripped our area for some time is predicted to continue into the weekend.  Some relief in the form of a slight chance for rain is predicted on Monday and the high is expected to drop below 100 Sunday and Monday.

Here is the Red River Parish Forecast:

Friday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 114. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday-Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Sunday-Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Sunday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Monday-A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Monday Night-A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.

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