According to the US National Weather Service in Shreveport, prolonged periods of heavy rainfall will lead to chances of flash flooding across the ArkLaTex over the weekend. Rainfall accumulations of 1-3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts possible.

Friday:

Cloudy skies early with partial sunshine expected late. Near record high temperatures near 84F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.

Chance of an isolated thunderstorm in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low 69F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Saturday:

Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon. Potential for severe thunderstorms. High 76F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Cloudy skies with periods of rain overnight. Low 62F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Change of rain 70%. Rainfall near half and inch.

Sunday:

Thunderstorms in the morning, then variable clouds during the afternoon with still a chance of showers. Potential for heavy rainfall. High near 75F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 7-%.

Cloudy in the evening with occasional rain showers. Low around 65. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.