Shreveport, La. – Another stretch of sweltering heat grips northwest Louisiana as Shreveport heads into the weekend with highs near 96°F expected through Monday. The National Weather Service warns of heat index values topping 100°F during peak afternoon hours, raising concerns for heat illness if precautions aren’t taken.
According to the NWS Shreveport office, temperatures will climb steadily with light northeast winds offering little relief. Overnight lows remain in the low to mid-70s, limiting cooling and adding to health risks. Residents in Bossier City, Mansfield, and Marshall, Texas, are urged to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Road crews and utility workers across Caddo and Bossier parishes will face the brunt of the weekend heat. Outdoor events are likely to see increased medical calls related to dehydration, while air conditioning use may strain local power grids.
A shift in the pattern arrives Tuesday with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, potentially breaking the extreme heat but adding travel risks during the afternoon commute. Until then, conditions remain dangerously hot.
Five Day Forecast for Shreveport, LA
- Saturday: Sunny, hot, high 95°F. Low 73°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 96°F. Low 74°F.
- Monday: Hot, high 96°F. Low 73°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 89°F. 20% chance of afternoon storms.
- Wednesday: High 88°F with 30% chance of showers and storms.
