Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 8:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
 32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
6:20 am CDT Apr 2, 2026
8am CDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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