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Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Oct 4:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sikes LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sikes LA
 32.07°N 92.49°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
3:20 am CDT Oct 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Oct 5, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
 
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