Shreveport, Louisiana – After a calm start to the week, Shreveport residents should prepare for rising heat and increasing storm chances by midweek, with scattered thunderstorms and highs in the 90s expected through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, the area will see a high of 92°F by Tuesday, with showers and thunderstorms possible by Wednesday afternoon. Winds may gust up to 20 mph, particularly on Tuesday, making outdoor plans less favorable. A 30 to 40 percent chance of storms will persist through at least Friday evening.
Storm chances will impact the broader Ark-La-Tex region, including Bossier City, Greenwood, and Benton. While rain totals are expected to remain light, brief downpours and lightning could disrupt travel during afternoon hours. Drivers should watch for slick roads and delay outdoor work or recreation as storm timing nears.
Daytime highs will hover between 91°F and 94°F, with overnight lows remaining in the mid-70s. Residents should stay hydrated, limit midday outdoor activity, and keep devices charged in case of localized outages.
The risk of thunderstorms continues into Saturday. A higher chance of rain could return over the weekend depending on storm development across East Texas.
🌤️ 5-Day Shreveport Forecast
- Monday: Sunny, high 91°F, low 72°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 92°F, low 74°F, gusts to 20 mph
- Wednesday: 30% chance of storms, high 92°F, low 75°F
- Thursday: 40% chance of storms, high 91°F, low 75°F
- Friday: 20% chance of storms, high 92°F, low 75°F
