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.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	20 Aug 10:15 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Farmerville LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 10:24am until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 20, 10:24am until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 97 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

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.