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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 20 Jun 6:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Sikes LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Sikes LA
 31.98°N 92.46°W (Elev. 128 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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