Shreveport, Louisiana – Thunderstorms could disrupt early morning travel across northwest Louisiana Saturday, with heavy rain and scattered lightning possible in Shreveport before noon.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, there’s a 60% chance of rain beginning before 7 a.m., with the heaviest storms likely between 7 and 10 a.m. Gusty winds and localized downpours could affect visibility and slow drivers on I-20 and surface roads across Caddo Parish. Conditions are expected to improve by afternoon with skies turning partly sunny and highs reaching near 88°F.
Sunday brings a full return to sunshine, with highs around 91°F. The heat intensifies through the week, peaking at 97°F by Friday under mostly clear skies and little to no rain in sight. Overnight lows will stay warm, hovering in the low-to-mid 70s. The NWS advises residents to stay weather-aware Saturday morning, avoid flooded low-lying roads, and secure outdoor items that could be impacted by brief wind gusts.
The threat of rain fades by Sunday, but another slight storm chance lingers Monday afternoon.
Five Day Forecast for Shreveport, Louisiana:
- Saturday: Morning storms likely, high 88°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high 91°F
- Monday: Slight chance of afternoon storms, high 92°F
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, high 93°F
- Wednesday: Mostly clear, high 94°F
