Shreveport, Louisiana – Blistering heat and afternoon thunderstorms will grip northwest Louisiana through Tuesday evening, with heat index values peaking near 105°F. Shreveport residents should prepare for a sweltering stretch leading into the July 4th weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms arrives after 4 p.m. Tuesday, following a steamy high near 95°F. The heat index will make it feel even hotter, especially along major roadways like I-20 and I-49. Winds will be mild from the west at 5–7 mph. While storms should taper off before midnight, the heat remains relentless.
Wednesday continues the pattern, with another round of isolated afternoon storms after 1 p.m. Highs will again reach 95°F, with a heat index near 103°F. Thunderstorm chances diminish Thursday and Friday, but conditions stay hot, dry, and partly sunny—ideal for July 4th events but risky for prolonged outdoor exposure.
Five-Day Forecast Highlights (Wednesday, July 2 – Sunday, July 6):
- Wednesday: 95°F with slight storm chances after 1 p.m.; light southeast wind
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 96°F; no rain expected
- Friday (July 4th): Hot and sunny, high 97°F; ideal BBQ weather, but hydrate often
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high 97°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, 96°F with slight storm chance late
