Shreveport, LA – Residents across parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, and East Texas could see strong to severe thunderstorms develop later today into the evening, with the greatest risk centered around the ArkLaTex region.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, storms are expected to form Saturday afternoon through the evening across areas southeast of a line from Tyler, Texas, to El Dorado, Arkansas. This includes much of northwest Louisiana, southern Arkansas, and portions of East Texas.
Forecasters say the primary hazards will be large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts, with storms also capable of producing locally heavy rainfall in some areas.
The Storm Prediction Center places parts of the region—including areas near Natchitoches, Ruston, and Monroe, Louisiana—under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather. Surrounding areas, including Shreveport and Texarkana, remain under a Marginal Risk (Level 1) where isolated severe storms are still possible.
Meteorologists warn that hailstones could reach quarter-size or larger, and wind gusts from stronger storms may exceed 60 mph, which could down small tree limbs and cause isolated power outages.
Drivers traveling along major corridors such as Interstate 20 and Interstate 49 should remain alert for sudden downpours and reduced visibility if storms move through during evening travel hours.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, including NOAA Weather Radio and smartphone alerts.
The strongest storms are expected to develop during the late afternoon and continue into the evening hours before weakening overnight.
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