Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains
An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)
Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.
Overcast
59°F
15°C
| Humidity | 73% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.23 in |
| Dewpoint | 50°F (10°C) |
| Visibility | 8.00 mi |
| Last update | 19 Mar 9:55 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Chatham LA
Today
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Chatham LA
32.32°N 92.45°W (Elev. 154 ft)
32.32°N 92.45°W (Elev. 154 ft)
6:20 am CDT Mar 19, 2026
10am CDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 25, 2026
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