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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Aug 3:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Bienville LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Bienville LA
 32.35°N 92.88°W (Elev. 256 ft)
Last Update:
1:55 am CDT Aug 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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