Severe Storms on the Way for Shreveport Tonight

Some nasty weather is headed for northwest Louisiana as strong storms push across the region.

Northwest Louisiana Storms Moving In

A powerful line of storms is moving into Oklahoma and northeast Texas and is expected to roar across the Shreveport-Bossier area tonight and into the early morning hours on Friday.

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Richard Lewelling with The Weather Channel says the Shreveport area could get 2-3 inches of rain with this system, and some neighborhoods might see as much as 4 inches. In addition to heavy downpours, he says we could also see frequent lightning and dangerous wind gusts.

When Will the Worst Storms Hit Shreveport-Bossier?

Lewelling says the way this system is shaping up, the worst of the storms will likely arrive in the early morning hours. The most intense weather could hit around 2 a.m. Friday, with strong storms continuing through 8 or 9 a.m. He also warns that flash flooding may become an issue in low-lying areas and along roads that don’t drain well. High winds could also lead to scattered power outages in Shreveport and Bossier City. If you have early Friday morning travel plans, it’s best to allow extra time.  

How Will Temperatures Be Affected?

One upside to this storm system is cooler weather. Lewelling tells KEEL News the high temperature on Friday may only reach the low 80s, which is about 15 degrees below what we’ve seen this week.

Labor Day Weekend Weather in Louisiana

The storms should move out quickly. By Saturday, sunshine returns, setting up what looks to be a beautiful Labor Day weekend in Louisiana. If you’re planning a trip to Florida, however, Lewelling says you could be chasing these same storms, with heavy rain expected around Panama City and the Florida Panhandle.