Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Light Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 8:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Bienville LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 77 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 57 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 66 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 49. Northeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Rain

    Low: 49 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 62 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 44 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    Sunny

    High: 72 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 50 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 49. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Bienville LA
 32.39°N 92.94°W (Elev. 266 ft)
5:56 pm CDT Apr 18, 2024
9pm CDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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