Shreveport, Louisiana – Warm, muggy conditions are setting the stage for severe thunderstorms across northwest Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex region tonight, with storms threatening the I-20 and I-30 corridors into the early hours of Wednesday. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall could impact overnight travel and power lines, especially near Shreveport and Texarkana.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, a Level 1 Marginal Risk for severe storms covers northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas, and northwest Louisiana. The greatest storm chances will hover along and south of I-30 and I-20, with the highest impacts expected between 8 p.m. and midnight. Damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and intense lightning may cause downed limbs and spotty power outages. Brief periods of heavy rain could also lead to minor flooding on low-lying roads.
Cities at risk tonight include Shreveport, Bossier City, Texarkana, Ruston, and Longview, Texas. Commuters should avoid unnecessary travel, secure outdoor objects, and stay weather-aware by charging mobile devices. If flooding occurs, never drive through high water.
Warm, muggy air will linger, with overnight lows in the low to mid-70s and southwest winds around 5 mph. This round of severe weather is expected to diminish after midnight, but updated advisories could be issued if conditions change.
Five-Day Forecast for Northwest Louisiana & Ark-La-Tex:
- Wednesday: Scattered showers early, clearing by afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. High near 92°F. Lows near 74°F.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of a thunderstorm late. High near 94°F.
- Saturday: Isolated storms possible. Hot, with highs around 93°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, continued warm. Highs near 90°F, lows in the low 70s.
