Louisiana – A warm, calm dawn settles over Shreveport as soft light spills across rooftops and the Red River glimmers in the early haze. The air feels more like late September than mid-November, but the steady southwest breeze hints at changes deeper in the atmosphere as Thanksgiving travel begins to pick up. Residents preparing for trips along I-20 or I-49 should track shifting conditions heading into the early workweek.
According to the National Weather Service Shreveport office, sunshine dominates today and Sunday with highs holding in the lower 80s. According to forecasters, winds stay manageable, though gusts later this afternoon could scatter loose leaves and nudge lighter outdoor décor. This stretch offers ideal weather for yard cleanup, seasonal decorating, or early holiday errands that need stable, dry conditions.
According to local emergency managers, residents should prepare for a noticeable shift late Monday as cloud cover thickens across northern Louisiana. Temperatures should cool slightly by Tuesday morning, producing a subtle Fall Cold Snap—nothing harsh, but enough to signal the broader November transition. The approaching system carries a stronger rain chance Tuesday, and models hint at several hours of showers capable of slowing both morning and afternoon travel.
Travelers on I-20 may encounter pockets of reduced visibility and slick spots during heavier rainfall. While no Winter precipitation is expected this far south, the cooler lag behind Tuesday’s rain acts as a small Winter Tease, the kind of early-season signal that often appears the week before Thanksgiving.
For now, Shreveport enjoys steady warmth, bright skies, and a calm weekend before a wetter pattern emerges. Residents planning early holiday trips should watch for timing changes and prepare for slower travel on Tuesday as the next November system moves in.
Five-Day Forecast for Shreveport, LA:
Sat: 81/61 – Sunny; warm November breeze.
Sun: 82/63 – Sunny; light southeast wind.
Mon: 81/65 – Mostly sunny; clouds increase late.
Tue: 84/65 – Rain chance; slower travel.
Wed: 82/60 – Mostly cloudy; spotty showers.
