Shreveport, LA – Severe weather is expected across the Four-State Region on Monday and Monday night, bringing the risk of damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall, and even a few tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service in Shreveport.
According to the agency, a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms covers much of northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, and southeast Oklahoma. The primary hazards include damaging wind gusts of 60+ mph, hail up to quarter size or larger, and a few tornadoes, especially between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., though the threat does not end at midnight.
Heavy rainfall is also a key concern. Forecasters note a 15% chance of flash flooding across the region Monday and Monday night, with the Excessive Rainfall Outlook showing a Level 2 of 4 (Slight Risk) for parts of the Four-State area. Urban flooding, rapid ponding of water, and localized flash flooding will be possible where storms repeatedly track over the same areas.
Rain chances climb throughout Monday, with widespread coverage expected as Pacific moisture increases and interacts with near-surface easterly flow. Areas such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Ruston, Natchitoches, Longview, and Tyler could see multiple rounds of storms, some severe.
Temperatures will remain cooler today due to cloud cover and northeast/east winds, but conditions will grow more unstable Monday afternoon as atmospheric heating peaks.
Residents are urged to have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially during the evening and overnight hours when severe storms become more dangerous. Power outages, downed trees, and quick rises on small creeks and drainage canals are possible.
