Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

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

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 26 Jun 9:55 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jackson Parish

Today
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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