Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

74°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.87 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 6:35 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Arcadia LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 06:48pm until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory August 20, 06:48pm until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.