Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 18 Aug 10:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Bernice LA

Heat Advisory August 18, 11:06pm until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory August 18, 11:06pm until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Bernice LA
 32.79°N 92.58°W (Elev. 197 ft)
6:30 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
11pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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