Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Active Pattern Continues in Hawaii

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected today from the ArkLaTex and Lower Mississippi Valley through the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Thunderstorms may produce heavy to excessive rain that could pose a flooding threat today from east Texas into New York. A powerful kona storm will continue to impact Hawaii through Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Tornado Watch in effect from March 11, 11:25 AM CDT until March 11, 06:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	11 Mar 11:35 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chatham LA

Tornado Watch until March 11, 06:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until March 11, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
Tornado Watch
Today
High: 81 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 48 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Low around 45. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 48.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 63.