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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 3:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Sikes LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Sikes LA
 32.09°N 92.35°W (Elev. 213 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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