Ophelia Impacting the East; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Threats for the Center of the Nation

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will affect the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. For the center of the nation, a cold front will focus showers and thunderstorms, some severe with excessive rainfall and flash flooding, through the weekend. Meanwhile, much cooler temperatures and a wet weather pattern enters the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

77°F

25°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Sep 2:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Bryceland LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 74 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 69 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers

    High: 83 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 66 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 85 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

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

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 89 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 65 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Bryceland LA
 32.41°N 92.91°W (Elev. 305 ft)
12:02 am CDT Sep 24, 2023
2am CDT Sep 24, 2023-6pm CDT Sep 30, 2023
 
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