Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)
Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.
Overcast
44°F
7°C
| Humidity | 53% |
| Wind Speed | S 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.21 in |
| Dewpoint | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 5:35 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Ruston LA
Today
High: 71 °F
Decreasing
CloudsTonight
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
4:20 am CDT Mar 18, 2026
5am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
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