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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 29 Sep 8:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly 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. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
 32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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