Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 7:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Downsville LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 08:15am until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 20, 08:15am until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 97 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.