Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	80°F (27°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	4 Jul 8:35 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Dodson LA

Independence Day
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.