Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 16 Jun 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chatham LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chatham LA
 32.32°N 92.45°W (Elev. 154 ft)
1:55 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
2pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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