Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shreveport, Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN)

Lat: 32.54°NLon: 93.74°WElev: 177ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Apr 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Benton LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benton LA
 32.69°N 93.74°W (Elev. 203 ft)
11:35 am CDT Apr 9, 2026
11am CDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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