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.

A Few Clouds

98°F

37°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index106°F (41°C)
Last update 19 Aug 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Spearsville LA

Heat Advisory August 19, 05:07pm until August 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory August 19, 05:07pm until August 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Spearsville LA
 32.86°N 92.55°W (Elev. 148 ft)
1:50 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
5pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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