Severe Weather Expected From the South to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest; Excessive Heat in Texas

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop from the southern Plains to portions of the Midwest Friday. Damaging winds and very large hail will be the primary hazards. On the drier side of the system, critical fire weather conditions will be possible across the Southwest. Meanwhile, excessive heat concerns continue to impact portions of southern Texas and Florida. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	S 14 mph
Barometer	29.82 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	25 May 1:35 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Calhoun LA

Overnight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Memorial Day
High: 95 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Memorial Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.