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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 22 Aug 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Chatham LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Chatham LA
 32.34°N 92.51°W (Elev. 210 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 am CDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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