Shreveport, LA – Residents across Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma should prepare for severe weather Tuesday evening into early Wednesday, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and possible flash flooding.
According to the National Weather Service Shreveport office, storms are expected to begin late Tuesday and continue into Wednesday morning, with the highest risk for severe storms along and north of Interstate 30. Forecast models show a 1 to 3-inch rainfall range across the Ark-La-Tex region, with Broken Bow, OK, and Clarksville, TX, having more than a 65% chance of exceeding 1 inch of rain.
Officials warn that flash flooding could become a concern Tuesday night, especially in areas of poor drainage and low-water crossings. In addition to heavy rain, forecasters say a brief tornado cannot be ruled out, with damaging wind gusts of over 60 mph and large hail up to quarter size possible in affected areas.
The greatest risk of severe storms lies north of Interstate 30, but Shreveport, Texarkana, Tyler, and surrounding areas should also prepare for heavy rainfall and hazardous travel conditions.
Authorities are reminding drivers: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” Flooded roads may quickly become impassable, even with minor accumulations.
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