Severe Weather Threat and Extreme Temperatures Impacting Portions of the Southern U.S

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop from central Texas into the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes Wednesday. Areas who will see the greatest chances for damaging hail and winds will be from north Texas to the Ozarks. Parts of south Texas and Florida will experience dangerous to extreme heat over the next several days. Dangerous heat stress may continue into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	22 May 6:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Choudrant LA

Today
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 95 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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 74.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.