Shreveport, LA – A dangerous stretch of heat grips Shreveport and northwest Louisiana as heat index values could soar to 109 by late Friday afternoon, making outdoor plans risky for anyone exposed.
According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday across Caddo, Bossier, and surrounding parishes, as well as portions of southwest Arkansas, east Texas, and southeast Oklahoma. Highs will reach 99°F, but combined with humidity, it will feel even hotter—raising the risk for heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially for vulnerable groups, outdoor workers, and anyone without air conditioning.
Local residents should limit time outside during peak heat, wear lightweight clothing, and stay hydrated. Consider checking on elderly relatives and neighbors, as even short exposures can be hazardous. If you must be out, try to schedule strenuous activity for early morning or evening, and know the signs of heat illness—like dizziness, headache, or nausea—so you can act fast.
This oppressive heat is expected to ease slightly after sunset, but hot, muggy conditions linger through the weekend with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Additional advisories may be issued if heat persists. Watch for thunderstorm chances returning by Sunday, bringing possible relief and a shift to more typical summer patterns.
Five Day Shreveport, LA Forecast:
- Friday: Excessive heat, heat index up to 109. High 99°F, low 78°F
- Saturday: Sunny, heat index as high as 104. High 96°F, low 76°F
- Sunday: Hot, 30% chance of afternoon storms. High 95°F, low 77°F
- Monday: Chance of showers/storms, muggy. High 95°F, low 74°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance. High 94°F, low 76°F
