Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Quitman LA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Quitman LA
 32.39°N 92.69°W (Elev. 187 ft)
6:20 am CDT Apr 12, 2026
7am CDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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