Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	12 Jul 9:15 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Downsville LA

Today
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.