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Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 19 May 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Memorial Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
 32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
1:39 pm CDT May 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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