Shreveport, LA — Strong spring sunshine and rising temperatures are driving a weather alert across northwestern Louisiana, with Shreveport expected to see gusty winds and highs nearing 90°F well into the week.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 86°F, with southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph. Travelers on I-49 near Shreveport should stay alert for sudden gusts, especially in open areas. Monday night, clouds roll in with winds shifting northward after midnight, keeping temperatures mild with a low near 62°F.
Tuesday will remain breezy and dry, with highs around 77°F and a northeast wind around 10 mph. A return to clearer skies follows Tuesday night with lows around 53°F. The spring warmth surges again Wednesday with sunshine and highs near 81°F.
Temperatures peak Thursday and Friday, reaching the upper 80s. Thursday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, while Friday turns partly cloudy. Light rain chances return Friday and Saturday, though both days currently hold only a 20% chance of showers.
Five-Day Shreveport Forecast:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 86°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 81°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 88°F; 20% chance of showers
