Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

86°F

30°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Jun 3:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Vienna LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Vienna LA
 32.64°N 92.69°W (Elev. 243 ft)
2:41 pm CDT Jun 17, 2024
3pm CDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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