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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 7:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chatham LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chatham LA
 32.32°N 92.45°W (Elev. 154 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 pm CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 13, 2026
 
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