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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shreveport, Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN)

Lat: 32.54°NLon: 93.74°WElev: 177ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 29 Sep 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Benton LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benton LA
 32.69°N 93.74°W (Elev. 203 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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