Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 21 Jun 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Saline LA

Heat Advisory until June 21, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until June 21, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Saline LA
 32.19°N 92.94°W (Elev. 200 ft)
3:35 pm CDT Jun 21, 2025
4pm CDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 28, 2025
 
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