Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 18, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 6:35 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Jonesboro LA

Heat Advisory August 18, 06:46am until August 18, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 18, 06:46am until August 18, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.