Shreveport, Louisiana — Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across northwest Louisiana Tuesday night, with the most dangerous conditions between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. as storms bring damaging winds over 60 mph, large hail and possible tornadoes in Shreveport, Texarkana, Natchitoches, Ruston and Monroe.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, storm coverage will increase Tuesday night across the northwest half of the region before expanding southeast through Wednesday as a cold front pushes into the area.
This is part of a broader system driven by a deep upper-level trough, increasing instability and moisture across the region and setting the stage for multiple rounds of severe weather.
Storms may produce wind strong enough to knock down trees and power lines, leading to scattered outages, while hail could damage vehicles and roofs. Heavy rain may quickly flood low-lying roads and underpasses, especially along I-20 and near urban drainage areas in Shreveport and Monroe, where water can pool within minutes.
Drivers should avoid travel during severe storms and never drive through flooded roadways, while residents should secure outdoor items and monitor warnings as conditions evolve.
The highest impact window begins Tuesday between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., when severe storms are most likely to intensify across northwest Louisiana.
