Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until June 20, 03:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 11:35 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chatham LA

Flood Watch June 20, 11:57am until June 20, 03:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch June 20, 11:57am until June 20, 03:00pm
NOW until 3:00pm Sat
Flood Watch
Today
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.