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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 17 Mar 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Bryceland LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Bryceland LA
 32.41°N 92.91°W (Elev. 305 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm CDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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