Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)
Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.
Overcast
44°F
7°C
| Humidity | 59% |
| Wind Speed | S 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.23 in |
| Dewpoint | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 41°F (5°C) |
| Last update | 18 Mar 6:35 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Chatham LA
Today
High: 71 °F
Decreasing
CloudsTonight
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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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 18, 2026
6am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
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