Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >
Current conditions at
Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)
Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.
Fair
80°F
27°C
| Humidity | 66% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.83 in |
| Dewpoint | 67°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 82°F (28°C) |
| Last update | 1 Aug 11:15 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles S Ruston LA
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Ruston LA
32.5°N 92.64°W (Elev. 299 ft)
32.5°N 92.64°W (Elev. 299 ft)
11:02 pm CDT Aug 1, 2026
11pm CDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
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