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.

Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 12:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Waskom TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 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 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °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 around 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 around 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. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 10 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 82. South wind 5 to 15 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 around 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 around 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. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Waskom TX
 32.47°N 94.06°W (Elev. 279 ft)
12:20 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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