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.

Rain Fog/Mist Thunderstorm in Vicinity

63°F

17°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Last update	11 Mar 3:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Hodge 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
This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 42. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 46.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 61.