October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 6 Oct 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Downsville LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Downsville LA
 32.61°N 92.37°W (Elev. 197 ft)
1:49 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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