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LA-TX Weather Alert: Shreveport 80% Rain Today, Nov. 15-19
SHREVEPORT, LA — Dark clouds are gathering over northwest Louisiana as a developing rain system threatens to soak roads and disrupt Sunday travel.
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-15T11:43:05.917Z
SHREVEPORT, LA — Dark clouds are gathering over northwest Louisiana as a developing rain system threatens to soak roads and disrupt Sunday travel.
Rain chances climb to 80% during the day before a dramatic warming trend sends temperatures toward the mid 70s later this week.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are expected mainly after noon Sunday, November 15, with temperatures reaching approximately 53 degrees.
The unsettled weather extends across portions of northwest Louisiana and neighboring East Texas, including communities around Shreveport and Bossier City.
Sunday Rain Brings Travel Concerns Shreveport Downtown Airport reported mostly cloudy skies and 47 degrees early Sunday, with east winds around 5 mph.
Conditions are expected to become wetter as showers spread across the region during the afternoon.
Drivers using Interstate 20, Interstate 49 and nearby highways should prepare for wet pavement and potentially reduced visibility during heavier showers.
The National Weather Service expects east winds around 10 mph throughout the day.
Rain chances remain near 50% Sunday evening, primarily before midnight.
Northeast winds could produce gusts reaching 20 mph before conditions begin improving.
Regional Storm System Moves East The Weather Prediction Center reports a developing storm system affecting the southern Plains and western Gulf Coast.
The system could produce heavy rainfall and isolated strong thunderstorms across portions of eastern Texas.
Forecasters have highlighted a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall across southeastern Texas, but that designation does not automatically extend to Shreveport.
While thunderstorms are possible within the broader regional system, the supplied Shreveport outlook primarily calls for showers.
No specific tornado threat is identified for Shreveport in the provided local outlook.
Sunshine Returns With a Rapid Warmup Monday marks the beginning of a noticeable improvement.
Temperatures should reach 64 degrees as clouds gradually clear and sunshine returns.
Tuesday brings sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees.
By Wednesday, November 18, temperatures climb toward 73 degrees under sunny skies.
Thursday could feel considerably warmer, with highs approaching 76 degrees.
That represents a 23 degree increase from Sunday's expected high.
Five Day Shreveport Weather Outlook: Nov. 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Showers mainly after noon. High 53°F. Rain chance 80%. Evening showers possible, low 44°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Partly sunny, becoming sunny. High 64°F. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Clear Monday night, low 42°F. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Sunny, high 67°F. East winds around 5 mph. Mostly clear Tuesday night, low 46°F. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Sunny, high 73°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, low 52°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Mostly sunny, high 76°F. Partly cloudy Thursday night, low 54°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 20 21 Friday continues the warming trend with sunshine and a high near 76 degrees.
Saturday remains mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 77 degrees.
The supplied local outlook shows no additional precipitation through Saturday following Sunday's showers.
For residents across northwest Louisiana, the biggest immediate concern remains Sunday's rain and its impact on regional travel.
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