Showers and Thunderstorms for the East; Cooler Temperatures Return Sunday into Early Week

Showers and thunderstorms will accompany a cold front that will move across the eastern third of the country through Sunday. In the wake of this front, cooler temperatures will follow for most areas east of the Rockies. A wet pattern is expected to unfold across most of Florida this week with a persistent onshore flow and increase rip currents. For Hawaii, a return toward more rain the week ahead. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

65°F

18°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Apr 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Arcadia LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Arcadia LA
 32.62°N 92.9°W (Elev. 374 ft)
1:29 pm CDT Apr 5, 2026
1pm CDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 11, 2026
 
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