Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	12 Jul 3:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Saline LA

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.