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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

87°F

31°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 2 Aug 7:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Hodge LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Hodge LA
 32.28°N 92.75°W (Elev. 138 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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