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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Today from the Central Plains into the Tennessee Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into portions of the Southeast today. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 5:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Dodson LA

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dodson LA
 32.07°N 92.65°W (Elev. 249 ft)
Last Update:
4:22 am CDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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