Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains and Midwest; Heat Pushes into the South and East

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail in excess of two inches, strong tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts are likely across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to portions of the Central Plains to the Midwest through Thursday. The heatwave in the Central U.S. will begin to push South and East Thursday Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51° N Lon: 92.59° W Elev: 312 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 10 Jun 10:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lincoln Parish

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Monday Night
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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