Shreveport, La. – Patriot Day ceremonies in northwest Louisiana could feel more like mid-summer than early fall as dangerous heat grips the region. Residents attending Thursday’s September 11 remembrance events should expect unseasonably high temperatures pushing into the upper 90s. Staying hydrated and limiting time outdoors will be key to avoiding heat-related illness.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, sunshine and dry skies will dominate through early next week. Thursday’s high will reach 96°F, followed by near-record heat at 98°F Friday afternoon. Evening conditions will cool only slightly, with lows in the lower 70s. NWS forecasters warn that while skies remain mostly clear, prolonged exposure during afternoon hours could pose risks, especially for those gathering outdoors.
City officials advise visitors traveling along I-20 or attending downtown events to bring water, wear light clothing, and seek shade when possible. Schools and workplaces should prepare for hotter-than-normal bus stops and commutes, while anyone sensitive to heat should limit physical activity during peak sun hours.
The heat is expected to ease only slightly by early next week, with highs hovering in the mid-90s through Tuesday. No rain relief is in sight, keeping conditions dry across northwest Louisiana.
Warnings remain in effect for elevated fire danger in some rural parishes, where the dry stretch could worsen brush fire risks.
Five Day Forecast for Shreveport, Louisiana
- Thursday: Sunny and hot, high near 96°F, low around 72°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 98°F, low around 73°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 97°F, low around 72°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 96°F, low around 72°F.
- Monday: Sunny and hot, high near 96°F, low around 72°F.
