October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

69°F

21°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 12:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Quitman LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Quitman LA
 32.32°N 92.8°W (Elev. 246 ft)
12:20 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
12am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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