Shreveport, LA – Residents in northwest Louisiana and surrounding areas should prepare for severe weather midweek and into the weekend. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) is forecast for Wednesday, with another round of storms expected Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, the highest threat for severe storms on Wednesday includes northeast Texas, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and western Arkansas. Potential hazards include large hail, damaging wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, and the possibility of brief tornadoes. The storms are expected from the afternoon into late evening.
By Friday, another wave of severe weather could impact the region. Current forecasts indicate a 15% Slight Risk for severe storms in areas including Shreveport, Texarkana, and Ruston. Meteorologists warn that timing remains uncertain, but storms are likely in the late afternoon or evening.
Officials urge residents to stay informed and take precautions. With evolving forecasts, it is essential to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings. Residents should prepare for potential power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
Stay tuned for further updates as weather models refine the forecast leading up to these events.
