Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	15 Jun 2:35 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Downsville LA

This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.