There is a greater chance of showers on Friday, even more on Saturday

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – Warmer weather is around the corner to end the work week, as rain chances will start to factor into the forecast again.

Things will be warm again on Friday as highs will likely reach the 80s again, even with some clouds around. The first half of the day probably won’t be much different than Thursday. A few showers may develop in the afternoon, so keep a close eye on the sky. Not everyone will get rain and for those that do, we’re not talking about rain all day. But you’ll want to be more mindful when you go outside.

Rain becomes more likely Saturday as a cold front approaches our area from the west. This will bring a good spread of showers and thunderstorms to SWLA. If you have outdoor plans, it’s a good idea to at least have an indoor alternative, but don’t cancel those outdoor plans either. Because it is not certain that it will rain all day, as rain is likely to be more widespread in nature. Temperatures will be slightly cooler thanks to clouds and rain, with lows in the upper 60s and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.

There will be less rain on Sunday as the front turns east and pushes the rain away. For now, weather forecasts call for a 20% chance of rain, in case there is still a lingering shower. Otherwise, temperatures will still be warm, with lows in the upper 60s and highs in the low 80s.

The weather on Monday and Tuesday looks quite good, but still warmer than normal for this time of year. Lows will reach the upper 50s to low 60s, while highs will reach the low 80s.

The next cold front will approach our area by the middle of next week and it should arrive on Thursday. This could bring some showers, although rain doesn’t seem very likely at the moment.

Temperatures will be noticeably cooler behind this front, with lows in the 40s and 50s by the end of the week! Afternoon highs will also be closer to normal, with most areas only reaching the mid 70s.

Hurricane Rafael is unlikely to impact SWLA as its route is well south of Louisiana.