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Extreme Fire Weather Threat for Southern California; Heavy Rain for Texas

Extremely critical fire weather threats are in effect for southern California. Unseasonably warm temperatures, very dry fuels and low humidity are contributing to the threats, but the main concern is very strong Santa Ana winds. These winds bring the potential for rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior. In Texas, steady heavy to excessive rain will keep a flood threat intact through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NE 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Oct 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 59. North wind around 15 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 59 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 49 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 52. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers

    High: 52 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 48 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 62 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 64 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 67 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 59. North wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 52. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
 32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
3:21 pm CDT Oct 15, 2018
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Oct 15, 2018-6pm CDT Oct 22, 2018
 
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