Life-Threatening Flash Flooding in South Central Texas; Heat Continues from the Northern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of south-central Texas through early Friday, with significant river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes expected. A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

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

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jul 12:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Union Parish

Today
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.



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627 AM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
 
 

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