Shreveport, Louisiana – A squall line is moving east across the ArkLaTex, prompting warnings and a tornado watch through 9 p.m. Saturday.
According to the US National Weather Service in Shreveport, a 5:15 p.m. radar update shows storms continuing eastward across the region. While the portion of the line along Interstate 20 has weakened, forecasters said the system has a history of producing damaging wind gusts and brief spin-up tornadoes.
The southern portion of the line remains under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. tonight.
Meteorologists urged residents to remain vigilant until the storms clear the area. Wind damage and isolated tornado development remain the primary concerns as the line progresses east.
Drivers along I-20 and surrounding roadways may encounter heavy rainfall, reduced visibility, and sudden gusts. Evening plans across Shreveport and surrounding communities could be affected as storms pass through the region.
Additional updates are expected as the system continues moving east.
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