Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51° N Lon: 92.59° W Elev: 312 ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index108°F (42°C)
Last update 9 Jul 5:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lincoln Parish

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Hot. Near steady temperature in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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114 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
 

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