Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 17 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.63 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Mar 1:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chatham LA

Wind Advisory March 15, 01:59pm until March 16, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 15, 01:59pm until March 16, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chatham LA
 32.32°N 92.45°W (Elev. 154 ft)
1:55 pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
1pm CDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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