Louisiana wakes to a crisp, quiet morning as pale sunlight stretches across downtown Shreveport. The air feels cool at 59 degrees, and the breeze stays light out of the northeast. Roads along I-20 and Youree Drive remain dry, and visibility is clear across Caddo Parish.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, sunshine dominates today with a high near 79 degrees. Winds stay light around 5 mph, keeping conditions calm and comfortable through the afternoon. After a cool start, temperatures climb quickly under full sun.
Expect a pleasant swing into the weekend. Saturday turns even warmer with a high near 81 degrees and bright skies. By Sunday, readings push to 82 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Southeast winds increase slightly Sunday, signaling a gradual pattern shift as March approaches.
Nights remain mild but cool enough for jackets, dipping into the low to mid-50s through Sunday night. Monday stays partly sunny with a high near 77 degrees. Clouds increase Tuesday, and by Wednesday a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops. Meteorologists are monitoring that midweek system closely.
Longer-range outlooks point toward above-normal temperatures across northwest Louisiana into next week. Spring warmth is gaining momentum, though periodic storm chances may return as the jet stream shifts.
Five Day Outlook for Shreveport, Louisiana:
Today: Sunny, high 79
Saturday: Sunny, high 81
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 82
Monday: Partly sunny, high 77
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 79
