Shreveport, Louisiana – Dangerous heat and a round of afternoon thunderstorms will grip northwest Louisiana by Monday, with Shreveport facing a 102° heat index and a 40% chance of storms by late day.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, Monday, July 14, begins partly sunny and hot, with storms expected to develop after 4 p.m. across Caddo and Bossier Parishes. Winds will shift south-southwest around 5 mph by the evening, allowing moist Gulf air to fuel thunderstorm development, especially along major roadways like I-20 and LA-3132.
By Tuesday, skies clear up again, but the heat lingers. Highs will reach 96°F Tuesday and Wednesday with little cloud cover and minimal overnight cooling, as lows only fall to the upper 70s. The risk of heat exhaustion remains elevated through midweek. Residents should limit outdoor activity from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., drink plenty of water, and check on elderly neighbors or pets.
Thursday and Friday bring more of the same—sunshine and sizzling temps. By Friday, a slight storm chance returns with highs near 98°F.
Here’s your extended outlook through Friday, July 18:
- Monday: High 94°F, partly sunny, 40% chance of afternoon storms, heat index up to 102°F
- Tuesday: High 96°F, mostly clear and hot
- Wednesday: High 96°F, sunny and dry
- Thursday: High 99°F, mostly sunny, low 78°F overnight
- Friday: High 98°F, slight (20%) storm chance late
Weekend Preview:
Saturday continues the trend with a 20% storm chance and highs in the mid-90s. A more organized rain system could approach by Sunday, bringing some heat relief next week.
