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Blizzard Conditions from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

A Spring blizzard will move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes today into Thursday. The combination of heavy falling snow and strong winds will create snow-covered roads and near zero visibility at times. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue critical fire weather today through Friday from southwestern Texas into the southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E East Hodge LA

Wind Advisory until March 19, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory until March 19, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 78 °F

    Haze

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles E East Hodge LA
 32.3°N 92.62°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
9:50 am CDT Mar 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Mar 19, 2025-6pm CDT Mar 25, 2025
 
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