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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shreveport, Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN)

Lat: 32.54°NLon: 93.74°WElev: 177ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 29 Jun 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Barksdale Air Force Base LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Widespread haze before 4am. Clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread haze before 4am. Clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Barksdale Air Force Base LA
 32.44°N 93.66°W (Elev. 157 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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