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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Apr 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
 32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 am CDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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