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 Downtown Airport (KDTN)

Lat: 32.54°NLon: 93.74°WElev: 177ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 9 Mar 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Benton LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  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 slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  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

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. 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 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Benton LA
 32.69°N 93.63°W (Elev. 233 ft)
6:57 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
7pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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