Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Nov 11:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Quitman LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Quitman LA
 32.43°N 92.67°W (Elev. 256 ft)
11:30 am CST Nov 20, 2025
12pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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