Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 81°F (27°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 23 May 3:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jackson Parish

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly this evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe this evening. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.



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205 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024
 
 

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