Shreveport, LA – Residents across northern Louisiana should prepare for a classic late-summer weather pattern this Labor Day weekend, as daily chances for thunderstorms could interrupt outdoor plans. While the weekend is not expected to be a washout, the combination of heat and pop-up storms means anyone with cookouts or lake activities scheduled should keep an eye on the sky, especially during the afternoons.
According to the National Weather Service, a persistent but slight chance for showers and thunderstorms will linger over the region through Monday. The primary window for this activity is expected after 1 p.m. each day as daytime heating destabilizes the atmosphere. High temperatures will consistently climb near 88 degrees, coupled with humid conditions that will make it feel even warmer. This pattern could create brief downpours and lightning, potentially impacting travel along I-20 and I-49.
This unsettled weather is part of a broader, moisture-rich airmass affecting the northern Gulf Coast. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated for the Shreveport area, any storm that develops could produce locally heavy rain. Residents are advised to have a backup plan to move activities indoors if thunder is heard. The daily storm chances will diminish by Tuesday, leading to sunnier and slightly warmer conditions by midweek.
Five-Day Outlook for Shreveport, LA
- Saturday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High near 88°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High near 88°F.
- Labor Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 88°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. High near 89°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and clear. High near 88°F.
