Residents across Caddo and Bossier parishes can expect a significant change in temperatures over the coming days, with highs in the lower 90s Wednesday giving way to cooler, fall-like conditions by the weekend.
Both parishes are expected to experience nearly identical weather conditions throughout the forecast period, including a slight chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, breezy conditions Friday, and overnight temperatures dropping into the 40s by Saturday night.
Wednesday:
Wednesday will begin with mostly cloudy skies before becoming mostly sunny during the afternoon. High temperatures are expected to reach the lower 90s across both parishes.
There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, with south winds blowing between 5 and 10 mph.
Skies will clear Wednesday night, with temperatures falling into the mid-60s. South winds will decrease to around 5 mph.
Thursday:
Thursday will bring mostly sunny skies and continued warm temperatures, with afternoon highs around 90 degrees.
South winds will remain light at approximately 5 mph.
Clear skies are expected Thursday night, with overnight lows again settling into the mid-60s.
Friday:
A noticeable shift in the weather pattern is expected Friday as temperatures begin to decline.
Partly cloudy skies and windy conditions are forecast, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 80s.
The cooling trend will become more apparent Friday night, when temperatures are expected to fall into the lower 50s. Mostly clear skies and windy conditions will continue overnight.
The change will bring an end to the summerlike temperatures experienced earlier in the week.
Saturday:
Saturday is expected to deliver some of the coolest daytime temperatures of the forecast period.
Mostly sunny skies are anticipated, with afternoon highs reaching only the lower 70s across Caddo and Bossier parishes.
The cooler conditions will continue Saturday night, with mostly clear skies and overnight lows falling into the mid-40s.
The drop will represent a substantial change from Wednesday’s temperatures, with daytime highs decreasing by approximately 20 degrees and overnight lows falling by about 20 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor activities Saturday evening or early Sunday morning may want to have a jacket available.
Sunday:
Mostly sunny skies will continue Sunday as temperatures begin a gradual rebound.
Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 70s, providing mild conditions across the Shreveport-Bossier area.
Sunday night will remain mostly clear, with temperatures dropping into the mid-50s.
Monday:
The new workweek will begin with partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions.
High temperatures Monday are forecast to reach the lower 80s, marking a return to more seasonably warm afternoons following the weekend cooldown.
The most significant weather development for Caddo and Bossier parishes will be the transition from Wednesday’s lower-90-degree temperatures to Saturday’s highs in the lower 70s.
While a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Wednesday afternoon, the remainder of the forecast calls for generally clear to partly cloudy conditions.
Friday’s windy weather will accompany the temperature change, followed by cooler nights and comfortable daytime conditions through the weekend.
Residents across both parishes can expect a brief taste of fall before temperatures gradually climb again early next week.
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