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 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 20 Jun 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Sikes LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. 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 sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. 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 sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Sikes LA
 32.07°N 92.43°W (Elev. 161 ft)
3:55 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
4pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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