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Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. through Thursday, focused from the central High Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 25 Jun 2:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

Flood Watch June 25, 02:50am until June 25, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch June 25, 02:50am until June 25, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
 32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
2:13 am CDT Jun 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Jun 25, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 1, 2026
 
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