Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Heat Wave Builds in the Intermountain West and Plains

A slow moving front will bring rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the central Plains eastward to the east-central U.S.. The first widespread significant heat wave of summer for the Intermountain West and Plains is expected to develop today and expand through next week. Dangerous heat will continue to impact portions of the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	105°F (41°C)
Last update	10 Jul 5:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E East Hodge LA

Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 86 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.