Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

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

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	NE 9 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	3 Jul 5:15 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Union Parish

Tonight

Mostly cloudy late this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers this evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming northeast around 5 mph this afternoon, then becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Independence Day

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

Monday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.