Matt Jones

Shreveport

Meteorologist at KSLA-TV (Shreveport, LA)

Meteorologist for KSLA News 12 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born and raised in the Mile High City and a Broncos fanatic.

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Early season heatwave on the way

2 days ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Get ready because an early season heatwave is on the way to the ArkLaTex that could have many places nearing record highs by midweek!For tonight, we could see a brief shower or storm early but anything that develops will quickly dissipate around sunset with quiet weather expected overnight. Temperatures will settle into the upper 50s and low 60s.
Drying out and warming up the next few days

1 week ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Widespread storms will continue over the next few hours but should be on the way out shortly after 8PM. Much quieter conditions can be expected through the overnight hours with temperatures holding in the mid 60s. Great news for the next few days as a much quieter pattern will take hold. A few isolated storms could pop up Wednesday and Thursday but most of the region will be dry. As a result, it will turn much warmer with highs back in the low to mid 80s.
Flash flooding a major concern for Tuesday

1 week ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Clouds will continue to gather overnight ahead of our next major storm system. Scattered showers will also be possible, but any rain should be spotty and light. Temperatures will be much warmer overnight with lows generally hovering around 60. Tuesday looks like a very wet day across the ArkLaTex as low pressure approaches from the west and a warm front slowly lifts northward across the region.
Storms giving way to a beautiful weekend

1 week ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Widespread storms will continue into the evening as a cold front slowly arrives from the northwest. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the main concern along with very heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding. After midnight, storms should come to an end with some clearing expected late. The weekend is still looking absolutely gorgeous behind the cold front. We’ll see plenty of sunshine with highs both Saturday and Sunday near 80.
Another round of storms likely Friday

1 week ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A few showers and storms can’t be ruled out as we head into the evening but overall, it will be much less widespread than what we had to deal with last night. Another warm and muggy night with temperatures remaining in the 60s. By early Friday morning, a large complex of storms will be charging southeast through Oklahoma, and this could impact locations northwest of the I-30 corridor around sunrise.
Heavy rain and a flash flood threat tonight

2 weeks ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Widespread storms will continue to slowly push east during the evening and overnight hours. Some of these could turn severe with damaging wind gusts being the primary concern. After midnight, the severe risk will go down but heavy rainfall could persist and flash flooding will be a concern with locally up to 5″ of rain possible in some areas. Thursday should start off quiet as tonight’s complex of storms will be well southeast of the region by sunrise.
Severe weather threat late Wednesday

2 weeks ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A warm, breezy and muggy night ahead with overnight temperatures holding in the mid and upper 60s. A few storms can’t be ruled out along and north of the I-30 corridor but most of the region will remain dry. Wednesday starts off quiet but by mid to late afternoon, strong to severe storms will quickly start to develop near the I-30 corridor. These storms will likely merge into a large line and then slowly push east as we head into the evening.
Watching for a few storms on Saturday

2 weeks ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A handful of showers and storms will be possible as we head into the evening but overall, it should be much less widespread than yesterday. It stays warm and muggy with lows in the mid 60s. A weak disturbance will swing across our northern zones on Saturday increasing storm chances near the I-30 corridor during the afternoon. For locations south of I-20, only isolated storms can be expected. It will be another warm one with highs pushing into the mid and upper 80s.
More sunshine and fewer storms for Friday

2 weeks ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Scattered storms will diminish through the evening but a few showers could linger past midnight in some areas. It will be another warm and muggy night with temperatures remaining in the 60s. Friday will be warm and muggy with temperatures climbing into the mid 80s. Storms will be much more isolated than they’ve been in recent days with many areas likely staying dry throughout the day.
More storms ahead through the end of the week

3 weeks ago | ksla.com | Matt Jones

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Scattered storms will gradually diminish through the evening but a few showers could linger past midnight in some areas. It will be another warm and muggy night with temperatures remaining in the 60s. It’s rinse and repeat for Thursday with mainly dry conditions during the morning giving way to another round of showers and storms during the afternoon.

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Matt Jones @mattjoneswx

17 Apr 23

Coffee is a must on a Monday morning! At least we have some gorgeous weather to kick off the week! #arklatex #lawx @KSLA https://t.co/acNlaCduX7

Matt Jones @mattjoneswx

16 Apr 23

Another incredible picture of yesterday's tornadic storm just south of Ringgold. This is a classic example of a wall cloud which often precedes the development of a tornado. Thanks to Brenda Fontenot for sharing! @StormHour @NWSShreveport @KSLA https://t.co/TMlLG7P24f

Matt Jones @mattjoneswx

16 Apr 23

WOW! Hannah Renee captured this tornado on camera just south of Ringgold earlier this evening. Thanks for sharing! #lawx #Tornado #ringgoldtornado @StormHour @KSLA https://t.co/jYAvO0Jd0O