Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	80°F (27°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	106°F (41°C)
Last update	6 Jul 3:35 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Chatham LA

This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 94.