Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.70 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	17 Jun 11:15 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Sikes LA

Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.