Louisiana wakes up to steady rain tapping roofs and pooling along curbs, with damp air settling over Shreveport and surrounding communities.
According to the National Weather Service, widespread showers are moving across Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton, and Benton this morning, with rain chances near 80% and periods of steady rainfall continuing through late morning into early afternoon. Totals between a half inch and three-quarters of an inch could fall quickly, creating slick streets and reduced visibility.
This is part of a broader system pushing moisture across the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley, driving consistent rainfall before shifting east later today.
The biggest impact hits through midday. Roads along I-20, I-49, and U.S. 71 will turn slick, with water pooling in low-lying spots and underpasses, especially near downtown Shreveport and flood-prone intersections in Bossier City. Visibility may drop during heavier bursts, slowing traffic and increasing the risk of minor accidents.
Plan for slower travel and keep headlights on. Avoid water-covered roads where drainage is poor.
Rain gradually tapers later this afternoon, with conditions improving into the evening as clouds begin to break.
A sharp turnaround follows. Saturday brings sunshine and a high near 73°F. Sunday warms further to 77°F, with mostly sunny skies. By Monday and Tuesday, highs push toward 79–85°F, signaling a strong spring warm-up. Increasing humidity may bring scattered storms back by midweek, with a low-end risk for gusty winds.
Five-day outlook:
Saturday: Sunny, high 73°F
Sunday: Sunny, high 77°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 79°F
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 85°F
Wednesday: Scattered storms, high 83°F
