Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from June 21, 11:00 AM CDT until June 21, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	107°F (42°C)
Last update	21 Jun 4:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Quitman LA

Heat Advisory until June 21, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until June 21, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 93.