UPDATES:  Flood Watch in effect

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – We will see waves of storms move across the ArkLaTex from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.  A few storms could be severe with a threat of damaging winds.  Flooding could become an issue Thursday night into Friday morning.  Most of the ArkLaTex will see at least 2-3” of rainfall, with scattered areas receiving 5 to 8”. Below is the latest hourly 18-hour rain potential forecast from the HRRR model.  This will automatically update every hour.

Weather Worry Index 5 out of 10:  While severe weather issues will be isolated to scattered at best, our biggest concern will be the potential for flooding Thursday night and the issues it causes for Friday’s morning commute in Texarkana, Shreveport-Bossier, & other areas prone to flooding during heavy rain events.  That being said, the WWI for Thursday night and Friday morning will be 5 out of 10. 

Check back for frequent updates on the storms as they develop below: