Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat in the East; Snow in the Rockies;

The storm system producing severe weather and isolated flash flooding will begin to weaken tonight. As the storm moves east, several chances for severe weather and heavy rain are possible from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valley. Heavy snow continue to impact the Northern Rockies. Critical fire weather conditions persist in the Southern Plains Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 8 May 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Downsville LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Downsville LA
 32.66°N 92.37°W (Elev. 230 ft)
12:12 pm CDT May 8, 2024
12pm CDT May 8, 2024-6pm CDT May 14, 2024
 
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