Storm Impacting the Southwest U.S.; Above Normal Temperatures Further East

A storm system will shift across the southwest U.S. through Thursday with widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms. Isolated flooding is possible. High-elevation snow is also expected in parts of Nevada and the southern Sierra Nevada range. East of this storm, above average temperatures will challenge or break daily record high temperatures this week in the southern Plains and southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 18 Nov 8:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Downsville LA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Downsville LA
 32.7°N 92.39°W (Elev. 223 ft)
5:20 am CST Nov 18, 2025
9am CST Nov 18, 2025-6pm CST Nov 24, 2025
 
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