Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall From the Southern High Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few days from New Mexico to Texas, into western Mississippi. Additional heavy rainfall over previously saturated soils may lead to flash and urban flooding. Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible across portions of the Midwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

63°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 12 May 11:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Jonesboro LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms.  Low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Jonesboro LA
 32.16°N 92.67°W (Elev. 246 ft)
9:24 pm CDT May 12, 2024
11pm CDT May 12, 2024-6pm CDT May 19, 2024
 
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