Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >
Current conditions at
Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)
Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.
A Few Clouds
85°F
29°C
| Humidity | 71% |
| Wind Speed | SW 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.85 in |
| Dewpoint | 74°F (23°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 93°F (34°C) |
| Last update | 1 Aug 9:35 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles WNW Vienna LA
Today
High: 95 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Vienna LA
32.62°N 92.72°W (Elev. 197 ft)
32.62°N 92.72°W (Elev. 197 ft)
6:55 am CDT Aug 1, 2026
9am CDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 7, 2026
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