Severe Weather Threat Across the Central and Southern Plains Thursday; Hazardous Heat in South Texas and Florida

Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the central and southern Great Plains Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, posing a risk for severe winds and large hail. Hazardous heat will continue across portions of South Texas and for much of the central and southern Florida Peninsula through the weekend. Daily high temperature records could be tied or broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	30 May 4:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Ruston LA

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 82 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 81 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.