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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 7:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Sikes LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Sikes LA
 32.05°N 92.54°W (Elev. 220 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am CST Nov 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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