SHREVEPORT, La. – Warm air clings stubbornly to the Ark-La-Tex this Monday morning, but change is stirring just over the horizon. Light fog and the faint scent of pine hang over the Red River basin as clear skies set the stage for a near-summerlike afternoon. But those mild, golden hours won’t last — Tuesday’s approaching system promises a quick punch of rain, thunder, and a cooler feel by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, Monday’s highs could top 86°F under steady sunshine, with south winds gusting up to 20 mph. Clouds begin to build after sunset, signaling the arrival of a weak cold front. That front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms early Tuesday, mainly along I-20 from Tyler to Monroe. A few downpours may briefly reduce visibility during the morning commute.
Behind the front, a noticeable drop in humidity arrives Tuesday afternoon as winds shift north. Highs settle near 80°F with lows dipping toward 50°F by Tuesday night — a refreshing change for late October. Wednesday and Thursday stay sunny and calm, offering ideal conditions for outdoor work or school events before another system brings late-week rain chances by Friday.
For now, residents should secure loose yard items, keep umbrellas close through Tuesday morning, and expect a short-lived wet spell before crisp, fall air returns. Early signs suggest the region may flirt with its first fall chill before Halloween, hinting that Shreveport’s steamy streak could finally give way to true sweater weather.
Five-Day Forecast for Shreveport, LA:
Mon: 86/65 – Sunny; breezy south wind gusts to 20 mph.
Tue: 80/51 – AM storms, clearing; cooler air moves in.
Wed: 79/53 – Sunny and mild; light north breeze.
Thu: 79/60 – Partly cloudy; calm and pleasant.
Fri: 81/58 – Showers possible late; turning cooler this weekend.
