Shreveport, Louisiana – Severe thunderstorms and flooding rain are expected to impact Shreveport and surrounding parishes Tuesday into Wednesday, prompting a Flood Watch across northwest Louisiana.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, a Flood Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Wednesday, with widespread rainfall and embedded thunderstorms expected to dump 1 to 3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts. The heaviest rain is forecast Tuesday evening into early Wednesday, with a 90% chance of storms overnight.
Poor drainage areas, low-lying roads, and underpasses near I-20 and I-49 could flood quickly during periods of heavy rain. The risk extends across Caddo, Bossier, De Soto, and surrounding parishes. Tuesday’s storms could also produce damaging winds and isolated hail.
Winds will gust up to 20 mph Tuesday afternoon and night, further elevating the storm threat. Storms will continue through Wednesday morning, followed by lingering showers through Thursday.
Preparedness Tips:
- Avoid travel during heavy rainfall
- Never drive through flooded roads
- Monitor NWS alerts and local media updates
- Have multiple ways to receive warnings
5-Day Forecast for Shreveport:
- Tuesday: High 71°F, severe storms likely
- Wednesday: High 81°F, more thunderstorms possible
- Thursday: High 79°F, scattered storms
- Friday: High 77°F, mostly sunny
- Saturday: High 80°F, dry and sunny
