Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Jul 7:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW North Hodge LA

Today
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.