Shreveport, LA – A stormy weekend is ahead for northwestern Louisiana, with Shreveport expected to face periods of heavy showers and potential thunderstorms beginning Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, a 40 percent chance of rain develops Saturday, primarily after 1 p.m., with highs near 79°F and gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Showers increase in likelihood overnight Saturday into Sunday, bringing a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms by Sunday morning. Temperatures will climb to 85°F on Sunday, pushing heat indices well above seasonal norms.
Drivers along I-20 should prepare for sudden downpours and wind gusts that may reduce visibility and increase stopping distance. If traveling, especially Saturday evening into early Sunday, check local road conditions and delay nonessential travel during storms.
By Monday, skies clear with highs near 75°F and mostly sunny conditions returning. A mild pattern continues through midweek, with highs in the mid-80s and isolated afternoon storms possible Tuesday and Wednesday.
Extended 5-Day Shreveport Weather Outlook:
- Saturday: 40% chance of afternoon rain; high 79°F; gusts to 20 mph
- Sunday: 70% chance of thunderstorms; high 85°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny; high 75°F
- Tuesday: 20% chance of storms; high 86°F
- Wednesday: 40–50% chance of scattered storms; high 85°F
