Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Oct 12:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chatham LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chatham LA
 32.32°N 92.45°W (Elev. 154 ft)
12:20 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
1am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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