Dangerous Heat over the South-Central and Southwest U.S. Through Next Week

Dangerous heat persists across the Desert Southwest through this weekend and across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through at least the middle of next week. Numerous daily record high temperatures are expected through at least Tuesday for much of Texas and Oklahoma as well as portions of Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 23, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

103°F

39°C

Humidity	27%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	106°F (41°C)
Last update	22 Aug 5:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Downsville LA

Heat Advisory August 22, 05:58pm until August 23, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 22, 05:58pm until August 23, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sun
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 100 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 95 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 99 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.