Shreveport, LA – Residents across northwest Louisiana should brace for a hot and unsettled Tuesday as storms and dangerous heat combine to create challenging conditions. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1 p.m., with heat index values potentially reaching 106°F by the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, the day will start mostly sunny and humid before scattered storms move in during the afternoon hours. Lightning, brief heavy rain, and gusty winds could impact travel along I-20, I-49, and local roads during peak commuting times. Outdoor workers and event planners should be prepared to seek shelter quickly as storms develop.
Heat will remain a major hazard, with high temperatures near 95°F amplifying health risks for those spending extended time outdoors. Residents are urged to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
Conditions will briefly calm overnight Tuesday before another round of storms is possible midweek. More advisories could be issued if storm coverage expands.
Five Day Shreveport, LA Forecast:
- Monday Night: Mostly clear. Low 76°F.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, heat index near 106°F. High 95°F, low 74°F.
- Wednesday: 40% chance of afternoon storms, high near 94°F, low 76°F.
- Thursday: 30% chance of afternoon storms, high near 95°F, low 77°F.
- Friday: 20% chance of afternoon storms, high near 98°F, low 77°F.
