Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Mar 6:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Farmerville LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Farmerville LA
 32.84°N 92.44°W (Elev. 197 ft)
6:06 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
6pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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