Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shreveport, Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN)

Lat: 32.54°NLon: 93.74°WElev: 177ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 16 Jun 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Benton LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benton LA
 32.69°N 93.74°W (Elev. 203 ft)
12:21 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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