Shreveport, Louisiana – Dangerously high temperatures are set to bake northwest Louisiana through the Fourth of July weekend, with heat index values topping 105°F by Thursday in Shreveport.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, afternoon highs will hover between 96°F and 98°F through Sunday, with the most intense heat expected Thursday when the index could climb to 105°F. Winds will remain light, offering little relief as humidity keeps overnight lows in the upper 70s.
Residents in Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding parishes should take precautions against heat-related illness. Limit outdoor activity during peak heat, stay hydrated, and never leave pets or children in parked vehicles. With the heat index surpassing 100°F daily, utility demand may rise, and vulnerable populations may need cooling assistance.
July 4th celebrations will be sunny but sweltering, with highs near 94°F and minimal wind. The weekend stays hot with mostly sunny skies Saturday and Sunday and a slight chance of storms returning Monday.
Heat advisories may be issued later this week if conditions worsen. Check back for updates as the heatwave persists into early next week.
🗓️ Five-Day Forecast for Shreveport, LA:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, high 96°F, heat index up to 105°F
- Friday (Independence Day): Mostly sunny, high 94°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, high 96°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, high 98°F
- Monday: 20% chance of thunderstorms, high 96°F, humid and breezy
