Shreveport, Louisiana — A line of thunderstorms is expected to develop later today, bringing strong winds, large hail, and the potential for isolated tornadoes across the Four State Region, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 2 Severe Weather Threat, with the highest risks extending from just north of the I-20 corridor.
According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms will begin this afternoon and persist into the evening hours. The primary hazards include damaging winds of 60+ mph, large hail up to the size of a quarter, and localized flooding. There is also an isolated tornado threat across the region. Storms will be more concentrated north of I-20, with areas like Texarkana, Shreveport, and Longview at heightened risk.
In Louisiana, the risk for severe storms extends from the I-20 corridor southward, including cities like Shreveport and Natchitoches, where heavy rain could cause localized flooding. In Texas, areas like Mount Pleasant and Longview face the greatest threat of damaging winds and large hail. Residents should stay prepared for rapidly changing conditions…