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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 2:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Jonesboro LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 03:13am until August 20, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 20, 03:13am until August 20, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Jonesboro LA
 32.21°N 92.64°W (Elev. 236 ft)
Last Update:
12:45 am CDT Aug 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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