Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Jonesboro LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Jonesboro LA
 32.19°N 92.78°W (Elev. 161 ft)
12:06 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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