Nice Mardi Gras weekend & STORMS on Tuesday!

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – We have had some weather across the ArkLaTex so far this week.  It will continue through Mardi Gras weekend.  Strong to possibly severe storms are now looking possible on Tuesday. 

Krewe of Gemini?  The Mardi Gras festivities begin on Saturday with the Krewe of Gemini parade.  I’d expect to see plenty of sunshine with afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.  We could see temperatures ease into the lower 70s after sunset. 

Krewe of Highland? The weather will also cooperate for this Sunday’s Krewe of Highland parade, although it will be a little bit cooler.  Expect a partly cloudy sky next Sunday afternoon with temperatures in the low 70s.  A disturbance could bring some rain on Sunday night but it is looking doubtful that it will arrive soon enough to impact the parade.

Tuesday Storms:  It now appears that we could see some strong to severe storms on Tuesday as a rather strong disturbance moves through the middle of the country.  As of right now, it appears that we could see a marginal to slight severe weather risk.  SPC does have a risk area out for all of the ArkLaTex on Tuesday.  The storms will likely leave behind a decent amount of rain as most of the area will receive around one inch. 

10-Day Forecast: Your 10-day forecast shows the dry and pleasant weather will continue through the weekend.  Daytime highs will likely remain in the 70s and could flirt with 80 on Saturday.  Highs will ease into the 60s during the last half of next week. Overnight lows will likely remain above normal in the 40s and 50s.  We will see a slight chance of rain on Sunday night into Monday.  Thunderstorms are looking promising on Tuesday with severe weather possible.  The rest of next week is looking dry and mild with plenty of sunshine.