Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have 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 | 78% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.84 in |
| Dewpoint | 67°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 2 Aug 1:15 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
7 Miles ENE Quitman LA
Overnight
Low: 72 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Clear, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Quitman LA
32.39°N 92.61°W (Elev. 246 ft)
32.39°N 92.61°W (Elev. 246 ft)
1:25 am CDT Aug 2, 2026
1am CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
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