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.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	20 Aug 12:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Dubach LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 01:15pm until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 20, 01:15pm until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 96 °F
Chance
T-storms
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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

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 after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

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.