Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	24 Aug 11:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Bryceland LA

Heat Advisory August 24, 11:24am until August 24, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 24, 11:24am until August 24, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 96 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.