Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Active Pattern Continues in Hawaii

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected today from the ArkLaTex and Lower Mississippi Valley through the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Thunderstorms may produce heavy to excessive rain that could pose a flooding threat today from east Texas into New York. A powerful kona storm will continue to impact Hawaii through Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Tornado Watch in effect from March 11, 11:25 AM CDT until March 11, 06:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 8 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	11 Mar 12:35 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Sikes LA

Tornado Watch until March 11, 06:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until March 11, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Heavy Rain
then Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 45. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 47.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 63.