Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.56 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 15 Mar 5:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Hodge LA

Tornado Watch March 15, 05:31pm until March 15, 09:00pm
Wind Advisory March 15, 05:31pm until March 16, 07:00pm
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Tornado Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Tornado Watch March 15, 05:31pm until March 15, 09:00pm
    Wind Advisory March 15, 05:31pm until March 16, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Hodge LA
 32.25°N 92.8°W (Elev. 157 ft)
5:05 pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
5pm CDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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