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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 4:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Athens LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Athens LA
 32.69°N 92.9°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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