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°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 11 Jun 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Jonesboro LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Jonesboro LA
 32.23°N 92.7°W (Elev. 272 ft)
6:30 am CDT Jun 11, 2026
7am CDT Jun 11, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
 
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