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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 22 Aug 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Chatham LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

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

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Chatham LA
 32.29°N 92.4°W (Elev. 148 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 am CDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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