Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >
Current conditions at
Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)
Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.
Fair
75°F
24°C
| Humidity | 80% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.84 in |
| Dewpoint | 68°F (20°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 2 Aug 12:55 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles WNW Ruston LA
Overnight
Low: 72 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light northwest wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Ruston LA
32.55°N 92.66°W (Elev. 246 ft)
32.55°N 92.66°W (Elev. 246 ft)
12:20 am CDT Aug 2, 2026
1am CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
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