Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	31 May 1:55 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Hodge LA

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.