Francine Moving Northeastward Toward the Louisiana Coast; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Great Basin

Life-threatening storm surge, hurricane force winds, considerable flash flooding and tornadoes are forecast across much of southern Louisiana and the Mississippi coast through Thursday morning as a result of Hurricane Francine. Francine will continue to track across western Mississippi into the Mid-South Thursday and Friday. Heavy rainfall is likely and may lead to areas of flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

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

Rain Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.83 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Last update	11 Sep 3:35 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Jackson Parish

Tonight

A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly this evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday

Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Much warmer with highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.