SHREVEPORT, La. – Louisiana’s streak of warm, golden fall weather is holding strong through week’s end, but a line of weekend storms may interrupt outdoor plans across the Ark-La-Tex. Bright skies and temperatures in the upper 80s will dominate through Friday, creating ideal conditions for school events, football games, and early Halloween decorating. By Saturday afternoon, however, thunderstorm chances build along the I-20 corridor — a heads-up for anyone planning to travel or attend outdoor markets.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, high pressure will maintain sunny skies and light northeast winds through Thursday. Afternoon highs near 90°F will feel more like late summer, though humidity remains tolerable. By Friday night, winds shift southerly, allowing Gulf moisture to push back into northern Louisiana. That shift will trigger a 30–50% chance of showers and thunderstorms by Saturday afternoon, especially along I-20 from Bossier City to Minden.
No severe storms are expected at this time, but downpours could cause ponding on roads and brief lightning delays for outdoor activities. Residents should secure lightweight decorations, charge mobile devices, and monitor local updates if planning outdoor events. Farmers’ markets and pumpkin patches will likely be dry through Friday — the best window for comfortable fall outings before weather turns unsettled.
Behind Saturday’s system, cooler and drier air filters in Sunday, bringing pleasant sunshine and highs in the low 80s to start next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Shreveport, LA:
Tue: 90/61 – Sunny; light northeast breeze, warm and dry.
Wed: 90/61 – Sunny and calm; excellent outdoor weather.
Thu: 88/66 – Mostly sunny; slightly more humid late.
Fri: 88/69 – Bright skies; turning warmer with a south breeze.
Sat: 89/68 – PM storms possible; 50% rain chance by late day.
