Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 21 May 6:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Sikes LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Sikes LA
 32.09°N 92.43°W (Elev. 144 ft)
6:06 pm CDT May 21, 2024
7pm CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 28, 2024
 
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