Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shreveport, Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN)

Lat: 32.54°NLon: 93.74°WElev: 177ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Benton LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Benton LA
 32.67°N 93.74°W (Elev. 197 ft)
1:30 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
2am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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