Louisiana is waking up mild and quiet, but the calm will not last. At mid-morning, temperatures sit near 49°F in Shreveport under fair skies, and the air already feels softer than a typical February start. By afternoon, that chill vanishes fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, highs climb to 78°F today with mostly sunny skies and light southeast winds around 5 mph. Clouds increase tonight as lows settle near 59°F. The atmosphere turns more active Saturday.
Showers develop Saturday afternoon, with rain chances rising to 70%. Some storms could become strong. By Saturday night, thunderstorms become widespread, and the chance of rain reaches 100%. Forecasters warn a few storms may turn severe and produce heavy rainfall. Drivers along I-20, I-49, and U.S. 71 should prepare for reduced visibility and water pooling after sunset. Keep phones charged and enable weather alerts.
Showers linger into Sunday, especially before mid-afternoon, with rain chances near 30% later in the day. Highs cool slightly to 69°F, and northwest winds may gust up to 20 mph. Conditions improve Sunday night as skies clear and lows dip to 49°F.
Washington’s Birthday brings sunshine and a high near 72°F. Tuesday rebounds to 76°F with partly sunny skies. By midweek, temperatures approach 80°F, signaling a strong February thaw across the ArkLaTex.
The 6–10 day outlook favors well above-normal temperatures and additional rain chances. Spring vibes are building quickly across northwest Louisiana and east Texas.
Five Day Outlook for Shreveport, Louisiana:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 78°F.
Saturday: Showers and storms likely, high 74°F.
Sunday: Chance of showers, high 69°F.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Sunny, high 72°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 76°F.
