SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward reports scattered showers this morning, mainly south of the I-20 Corridor, with lingering rain near Ruston and Shreveport. Expect rain to persist through the morning, clearing by the afternoon, with highs reaching the mid-60s. Tonight, expect mild temperatures in the mid-50s. Tomorrow, a warm front and cold front will bring strong winds and possible severe weather, including hail and an isolated tornado threat. The storm will likely intensify between lunchtime and early evening. Flash flooding is less of a concern, but heavy rain could cause travel issues. Expect clearing by Wednesday, with temperatures fluctuating through the week.

Tracking scattered showers this morning so grab the umbrella as you head out. Showers will linger through lunchtime before exiting during the early afternoon hours. Clouds will linger overnight as winds pick up out of the south. Low pressure will track across the area where a warm front will swing through quickly allowing for plenty of warm moist air to flow up from the gulf. As the cold front approaches, a line of strong t-storms is expected to develop. High winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible along and just ahead of the line. By sunset, most of the storms will be exiting along the Mississippi River. Skies will clear on Wednesday with a brief cool down.

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SUMMARY: In Bast Louisiana, Simmons Sporting Goods is hosting its 36th annual Big Buck Contest, attracting over 5,000 contestants vying for prizes. Among the winners, Jennifer Wall shared her experience of hunting a big buck, while James Spillers won in the Primitive Firearm Division, surprised by the size of his deer. Youth division winner Ren Jones described the excitement shared with his father upon spotting their buck. The contest awards impressive prizes, including a Polaris Sportsman for the biggest buck within 200 miles and a $10,000 shopping spree at Simmons, awarded randomly. For participation details, visit SimmonsHuntingReport.com.

Simmons Sporting Goods Big Buck Contest

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SUMMARY: As Mardi Gras festivities kick off, the weather is chillier in some areas, starting in the upper 30s. However, temperatures will rise to the mid to upper 60s by afternoon, with no rain expected. For Monday, temperatures will start near 50°F and reach the low to mid-70s, remaining dry. Tuesday will bring cloud cover and a warm start around 60°F, with temperatures rising close to 80°F. Thunderstorms are anticipated in the evening, potentially severe, along with significant wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph. A weather alert is in place for Tuesday due to the storms.

Storms and windy conditions Fat Tuesday

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