Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 23 May 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Dodson LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Dodson LA
 32.14°N 92.73°W (Elev. 197 ft)
2:35 pm CDT May 23, 2024
2pm CDT May 23, 2024-6pm CDT May 29, 2024
 
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