Shreveport, Louisiana – Damaging thunderstorms are expected to ramp up after 3 p.m. Friday across the ArkLaTex, with the highest impact window between 6 p.m. and midnight as winds over 58 mph threaten power lines, trees, and major roadways including I-20, I-30, and I-49.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, a Level 2 severe risk covers much of the Four-State Region through early Saturday, with a 15–29% chance of damaging winds, a similar risk for large hail, and a 5–9% tornado threat. Isolated tornadoes, some potentially reaching EF2 strength, are possible—especially in northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas, and northwest Louisiana.
Cities including Shreveport, Texarkana, Longview, Tyler, Lufkin, Ruston, Monroe, and Natchitoches sit in the core impact zone. Hail up to 2 inches in diameter could damage vehicles and roofs, while strong wind gusts may snap tree limbs and trigger scattered outages. Evening commuters should expect delays or sudden road closures, particularly on elevated bridges and rural highways.
Residents are urged to charge devices, secure loose outdoor items, and avoid travel during peak storm hours. Have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially overnight when storms may intensify.
Storms are expected to weaken after 3 a.m. Saturday, but additional alerts may be issued if conditions worsen or new storm clusters develop.
