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Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats continue for portions of the central U.S., with impactful flash flooding possible from southern Kansas to southwestern Missouri. Extremely Critical fire weather conditions will develop across the Great Basin and Southwest on Friday, with dry and windy conditions through the weekend. Dangerous heat will increase across the southern and central U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 25 Jun 7:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Chatham LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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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:
6:31 pm CDT Jun 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Jun 25, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
 
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