Shreveport, Louisiana – Drivers across Louisiana should prepare for thunderstorms and strong wind gusts Monday night as a slow-moving system sweeps through Shreveport. The National Weather Service warns that gusts could reach 25 mph, with heavy rain and lightning possible after 10 p.m., especially along I-20 and US-71.
According to the NWS Shreveport office, there’s a 40% chance of storms Monday night, with conditions remaining breezy through early Tuesday. A slight chance of additional thunderstorms continues after 1 p.m. Tuesday, though most of the day is expected to be mostly sunny with highs near 89°F. Winds will shift westward by the afternoon, signaling a transition toward drier, hotter air.
By Wednesday, Shreveport is expected to settle into more typical early summer weather. Highs will reach 90°F, with sunny skies and light winds. No rain is expected midweek, offering a reprieve for residents cleaning up or traveling post-storm.
Looking Ahead:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 88°F
- Friday: Sunny with a high around 90°F, overnight low of 71°F
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers (20%), mostly sunny, high near 90°F
- Sunday: 30% chance of storms, otherwise partly cloudy, high around 90°F
