Louisiana wakes up warm and humid as dark clouds stack up west of Shreveport and showers edge closer to the I-20 corridor. The air feels more like April than February, but stronger storms are lining up for later today and into Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, showers become likely after mid-afternoon with highs near 73 degrees. Rain chances increase to 70% today, then jump to 100% tonight as thunderstorms develop. Some storms could turn severe and produce heavy rainfall. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible. South winds between 5 and 15 mph may gust up to 25 mph before shifting northwest Sunday.
Drivers along I-20, I-49 and Highway 71 should expect ponding water and sudden drops in visibility during heavier downpours. A few storms may bring gusty winds capable of downing small limbs. Keep phones charged and enable weather alerts. Conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset as the strongest cells move through.
By Sunday afternoon, rain tapers to scattered showers with highs near 68. Skies clear Sunday night, and Washington’s Birthday turns sunny with a high near 71. Temperatures climb to 75 Tuesday and near 79 by Wednesday, signaling a strong warming trend for President’s Day week. That places northwest Louisiana well above average for mid-February, reinforcing early spring vibes across the ArkLaTex.
Additional rain chances return late week, but no winter cold snap is on the horizon. Are you seeing flooding or strong winds in your neighborhood today?
Five Day Outlook for Shreveport, Louisiana:
Sunday: Slight chance of showers, high 68.
Monday: Sunny, high 71.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 75.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 79.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 81.
