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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 19 Aug 8:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Grambling LA

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Grambling LA
 32.48°N 92.75°W (Elev. 344 ft)
Last Update:
8:15 pm CDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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