Shreveport, La. – Triple-digit heat may not arrive this week, but Shreveport residents should prepare for steamy afternoons and storm chances by Saturday. High temperatures in the mid-90s will dominate through Friday before thunderstorms creep back into the Ark-La-Tex heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, Thursday will stay mostly sunny with highs near 96 degrees and light winds. Friday looks even hotter, topping out at 97, before clouds begin to build. By Saturday evening, a 20 percent chance of storms could bring brief downpours, especially along the I-20 corridor, where drivers should watch for slick roads.
The heat will push utility demand, making it important for residents to hydrate, limit outdoor activity, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Storms could also threaten Friday night football games and outdoor events this weekend, so keeping alternate plans is wise.
Northwest Louisiana counties including Caddo and Bossier can expect overnight lows in the lower 70s, offering only slight relief from the daytime heat. The unsettled pattern lingers into early next week, with storm chances returning Sunday night into Monday.
The National Weather Service advises residents to monitor local alerts for updates, as scattered storms could briefly intensify with gusty winds. Conditions will remain unsettled through Tuesday before gradual cooling may arrive later next week.
Five Day Forecast for Shreveport, La.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 96. Low 73.
- Friday: Hot, high near 97. Low 75.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, 20% chance of storms late. High 91. Low 71.
- Sunday: Storm chance late. High 85. Low 67.
- Monday: Scattered storms, high near 81. Low 67.
