Shreveport, LA – Residents across northwest Louisiana should brace for a hot and stormy Wednesday as heat index values climb toward 107°F, with a 50% chance of afternoon thunderstorms bringing sudden downpours and lightning.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, the most intense heat will build by late morning, followed by storm development from midday into the afternoon. While the storms could provide brief relief from the heat, they may also cause localized street flooding, especially in low-lying neighborhoods and along busy corridors such as I-20 and Youree Drive.
Outdoor workers and event planners should prepare for rapid weather changes, staying hydrated and taking shelter if thunder is heard. Power outages are possible if storms bring down tree limbs onto lines. Evening temperatures will only drop to the upper 70s, offering little overnight relief.
This midweek pattern will linger, with another 40% storm chance Thursday before conditions trend sunnier by Friday. Heat will remain oppressive, with highs in the mid to upper 90s through the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Shreveport, LA:
- Wednesday: 50% chance of thunderstorms, mainly afternoon. High 95°F, low 77°F
- Thursday: 40% chance of thunderstorms. High 95°F, low 77°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, 20% chance of afternoon storms. High 96°F, low 77°F
- Saturday: Sunny and hot. High 97°F, low 77°F
- Sunday: Sunny and hotter. High 98°F, low 77°F
