Shreveport, Louisiana – Triple-digit heat indices and a streak of steamy days could cause trouble in Shreveport and across northwest Louisiana starting Wednesday. The National Weather Service is tracking a slight chance for thunderstorms Wednesday evening, but it’s the persistent heat building into the weekend that poses a greater concern for residents, travelers, and road crews.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms will arrive Wednesday afternoon with highs near 91°F. Winds from the south at 5 mph may offer limited relief. Temperatures will rise sharply Thursday, topping out near 93°F, followed by an even hotter Friday at 96°F under mostly sunny skies. Heat index values could approach 100°F each afternoon.
Locals are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours, and check on elderly neighbors or pets. Drivers on I-20 and I-49 should watch for overheating vehicles and roadwork crews managing heat-sensitive materials.
The thunderstorm threat increases Saturday into Monday, with a 30–40% chance of rain each day. Though not widespread, these storms could bring lightning, gusty winds, and brief downpours, especially during the afternoon hours.
Highs remain in the mid-90s through Monday, with lows in the mid-70s overnight. Expect muggy, unsettled evenings into next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Shreveport, LA (June 4–8):
- Tuesday, June 4: Mostly sunny, high 92°F. Gusts up to 20 mph.
- Wednesday, June 5: 20% chance of p.m. thunderstorms, high 91°F.
- Thursday, June 6: Mostly sunny, high 93°F.
- Friday, June 7: Hot and sunny, high near 96°F.
- Saturday, June 8: 20–30% chance of p.m. storms, high 95°F.
