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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NE 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 12:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Saline LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Saline LA
 32.19°N 92.94°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 pm CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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