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| Local TAFs |
| LOUISIANA |
| Shreveport Regional (SHV) |
Monroe (MLU) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
105
FTUS44 KSHV 030523
TAFSHV
TAF
KSHV 030523Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM031600 24005KT P6SM SKC
FM031800 25009KT P6SM SCT060
FM040000 22006KT P6SM SCT250=
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099
FTUS44 KSHV 030523
TAFMLU
TAF
KMLU 030523Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031600 24004KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM031800 26006KT P6SM SCT060
FM040000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250=
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| TEXAS |
| Tyler (TYR) |
Longview (GGG) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
102
FTUS44 KSHV 030523
TAFTYR
TAF
KTYR 030523Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM031600 22008KT P6SM SKC
FM031800 22011G16KT P6SM FEW060
FM040000 21006KT P6SM BKN250=
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103
FTUS44 KSHV 030523
TAFGGG
TAF
KGGG 030523Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM031600 23007KT P6SM SKC
FM031800 23010G15KT P6SM SCT060
FM040000 20006KT P6SM BKN250=
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| Lufkin (LFK) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
101
FTUS44 KSHV 030523
TAFLFK
TAF
KLFK 030523Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM031600 21005KT P6SM SKC
FM031800 21005KT P6SM SCT060
FM040000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250=
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| ARKANSAS |
| Texarkana (TXK) |
El Dorado (ELD) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
100
FTUS44 KSHV 030523
TAFTXK
TAF
KTXK 030523Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM031600 23007KT P6SM SKC
FM031800 23009KT P6SM FEW060
FM040000 22008KT P6SM SCT250=
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104
FTUS44 KSHV 030523
TAFELD
TAF
KELD 030523Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM031600 20005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM031800 22007KT P6SM SCT060
FM040000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250=
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| Regional TAFs |
| LOUISIANA |
| Alexandria (AEX) |
Baton Rouge (BTR) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
314
FTUS44 KLCH 022331
TAFAEX
TAF
KAEX 022331Z 0300/0324 03005KT P6SM SKC
FM031300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC=
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357
FTUS44 KLIX 030520
TAFBTR
TAF
KBTR 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC=
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| Lake Charles (LCH) |
New Orleans (MSY) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
313
FTUS44 KLCH 022331
TAFLCH
TAF
KLCH 022331Z 0300/0324 03005KT P6SM SKC
FM031300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC=
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371
FTUS44 KLIX 030520
TAFMSY
TAF
KMSY 030520Z 0306/0412 03005KT P6SM SKC=
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| TEXAS |
| College Station (CLL) |
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
084
FTUS44 KHGX 030520
TAFCLL
TAF
KCLL 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM031800 19007KT P6SM SKC
FM040300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC=
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089
FTUS44 KFWD 030520
TAFDFW
TAF
KDFW 030520Z 0306/0412 20005KT P6SM SKC
FM031600 21014KT P6SM FEW250
FM040000 18010KT P6SM SCT250=
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| Dallas-Love Field (DAL) |
Houston-Bush Intercontinental (IAH) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
099
FTUS44 KFWD 030520
TAFDAL
TAF
KDAL 030520Z 0306/0406 20005KT P6SM SKC
FM031600 21014KT P6SM FEW250
FM040000 18010KT P6SM SCT250=
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107
FTUS44 KHGX 030520
TAFIAH
TAF
KIAH 030520Z 0306/0412 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031700 13007KT P6SM SKC
FM040200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250=
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| Houston-Hobby (HOU) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
126
FTUS44 KHGX 030520
TAFHOU
TAF
KHOU 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM031700 13009KT P6SM SKC
FM040200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC=
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| ARKANSAS |
| Hot Springs (HOT) |
Little Rock (LIT) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
318
FTUS44 KLZK 030520
TAFHOT
TAF
KHOT 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM031500 22009KT P6SM SKC
FM040100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC=
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346
FTUS44 KLZK 030520
TAFLIT
TAF
KLIT 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM031500 20008KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 0316/0320 23010G18KT
FM040000 21007KT P6SM SKC=
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| Pine Bluff (PBF) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
343
FTUS44 KLZK 030520
TAFPBF
TAF
KPBF 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM031600 23009KT P6SM SKC
FM040100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC=
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| OKLAHOMA |
| McAlester (MLC) |
Oklahoma City-Will Rogers (OKC) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
Tactical Decision Aid |
121
FTUS44 KTSA 030520
TAFMLC
TAF
KMLC 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM031300 19006KT P6SM SKC
FM031600 21010G19KT P6SM SKC
FM040300 20007KT P6SM SKC WS020/20035KT=
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008
FTUS44 KOUN 030520
TAFOKC
TAF
KOKC 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM031500 21014G23KT P6SM SKC
FM040100 19015KT P6SM SCT250=
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| Tulsa International (TUL) |
| Tactical Decision Aid |
093
FTUS44 KTSA 030520
TAFTUL
TAF
KTUL 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM031200 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM031600 21013G22KT P6SM SKC
FM040300 21009KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/20040KT=
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| NWS-Shreveport Aviation Forecast Discussion |
118
FXUS64 KSHV 030005
AFDSHV
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
705 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 1200 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026
- A quiet and dry weekend is in store, with lows in the upper 40s
and lower 50s, and highs in the middle to upper 70s.
- The work week will begin with highs returning to the 80s,
followed by scattered storms throughout the middle of the week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1046 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026
Satellite imagery is mostly clear for the first time in nearly a
week. A ridge is in place over the western CONUS, keeping the Ark-
La-Tx in northwest flow. The ridge will largely stay in place and
shrink in amplitude as a low pressure system moves into the
Pacific Northwest. This will change the large scale pattern to be
quasi- zonal over the Southern Plains by Monday. The clear skies
and southerly surface flow will work to warm temperatures into the
low to mid 80s Tuesday afternoon.
The next round of rain is expected to move in by the middle of
next week. The upper-level low that previously worked to flatten
the flow over the CONUS will move inland and create perturbations
in the flow. Models show a shortwave trough moving across the
Southern Plains Tuesday afternoon, which could be enough forcing
for rain in our northern zones. The larger trough would then sweep
through on Wednesday and bring more widespread rain before moving
eastward on Thursday. There is already a risk of severe weather
for both Tuesday and Wednesday for portions of the region. The
exact location and hazards are yet to be seen, but there is
likely to be ample low level moisture return ahead of a decent
lifting mechanism. Neither of these can be discounted in the Ark-
La-Tx in the spring so this potential will be monitored.
Wednesday`s system should usher in some cooler air as it leaves on
Thursday, bringing temperatures temporarily back into the 70s
before warming again for the weekend.
57
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 702 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026
For the 03/00z TAF period...Expect VFR conditions with mostly
clear skies tonight under light/variable to calm winds. VFR
conditions will remain tomorrow, with few to sct CU. Winds will
become WSW between 5-10 mph after 15z and through the remainder of
the period.
&&
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Issued at 1200 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SHV 51 80 57 80 / 0 0 0 0
MLU 50 80 54 81 / 0 0 0 0
DEQ 45 79 53 79 / 0 0 0 0
TXK 51 81 58 81 / 0 0 0 0
ELD 46 79 54 80 / 0 0 0 0
TYR 53 79 58 80 / 0 0 0 0
GGG 51 79 57 80 / 0 0 0 0
LFK 51 80 55 81 / 0 0 0 0
&&
.SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...None.
LA...None.
OK...None.
TX...None.
&&
$$
DISCUSSION...57
AVIATION...20
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| Flight Category Definitions |
| Category |
Ceilings |
And/Or |
Visibilities |
| VFR |
Greater than 3000 ft |
AND |
Greater than 5 SM |
| MVFR |
Greater than or equal to 1000 ft, but less than or equal to 3000 ft |
AND/OR |
Greater than or equal to 3 SM, but less than or equal to 5 SM |
| IFR |
Greater than or equal to 500 ft, but less than 1000 ft |
AND/OR |
Greater than or equal to 1 SM, but less than 3 SM |
| LIFR |
Less than 500 ft |
AND/OR |
Less than 1 SM |
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