Severe Weather Threat Across the Central and Southern Plains Thursday; Hazardous Heat in South Texas and Florida

Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the central and southern Great Plains Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, posing a risk for severe winds and large hail. Hazardous heat will continue across portions of South Texas and for much of the central and southern Florida Peninsula through the weekend. Daily high temperature records could be tied or broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	30 May 6:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Simsboro LA

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday
High: 83 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.