Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from September 7, 10:00 AM CDT until September 7, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	7 Sep 11:15 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Sikes LA

Heat Advisory until September 7, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until September 7, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Labor Day
High: 99 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 109. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.