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

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. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 5 Apr 7:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Chatham LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Chatham LA
 32.32°N 92.48°W (Elev. 253 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 pm CDT Apr 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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