Louisiana – Damp air and thick cloud cover are already settling over the Ark-La-Tex, and showers will begin developing after 1 p.m., setting up a wet and increasingly stormy stretch that could slow travel into the evening and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, with winds gusting up to 25 mph. Rain chances climb sharply into Saturday, reaching near 100% coverage as widespread showers and embedded storms move through the region.
In Shreveport and along the I-20 corridor, drivers should expect slick roads and reduced visibility during heavier bursts of rain. Brief downpours may lead to minor ponding, especially on low-lying roadways and near construction zones. Plan extra time and avoid sudden braking.
Conditions become more persistent heading into Saturday morning, when steady rain and occasional thunderstorms dominate. Rainfall totals could approach three-quarters of an inch in some areas, enough to create nuisance flooding in poor drainage spots.
By Sunday, skies begin to clear as cooler, drier air moves in. Highs drop into the upper 60s to near 70°F, offering a noticeable break from the humid pattern.
Early next week trends calmer and more comfortable, with sunshine returning and temperatures gradually warming into the mid-70s, signaling a shift toward more stable spring weather.
Five Day Forecast for Shreveport, Louisiana:
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 75°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 70°F
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 72°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 74°F
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 78°F
