Shreveport, LA – Strong storms are set to return across the I-30 corridor Wednesday, bringing the potential for flash flooding, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes to parts of East Texas and Northwest Louisiana by evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, thunderstorms will develop Wednesday afternoon and intensify into the night, mainly affecting northwestern areas of the Four State Region, including Shreveport, Texarkana, Longview, and El Dorado. Rainfall totals are expected to reach 2 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible in areas with repeated storms, increasing the threat of flash flooding in low-lying areas.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region under a Level 2 (Slight Risk) for severe weather. Cities like Tyler, Longview, and Mount Pleasant could experience large hail and damaging wind gusts. Emergency managers urge residents to secure loose outdoor items and avoid driving through flooded roads after dark.
With daytime highs in the upper 80s, warm and unstable air will fuel the storms. This system marks the first organized severe threat for the region in weeks. Storms may linger into early Thursday morning, and additional alerts could be issued as conditions evolve.
Stay weather-aware and monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local officials.
