Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shreveport, Shreveport Regional Airport (KSHV)

Lat: 32.45°NLon: 93.82°WElev: 256ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 9 Mar 5:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Blanchard LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 76 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Blanchard LA
 32.58°N 94.01°W (Elev. 243 ft)
6:20 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
6pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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