Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Southeast U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

A slow-moving storm system will continue to produce widespread heavy showers and thunderstorms which may bring excessive rainfall and flooding as it tracks across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions today into Wednesday. Gusty winds and dry fuels under potential record setting temperatures will support widespread critical fire weather in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

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

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	12 May 4:35 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Detailed forecast for

Jackson Parish

Tonight

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of. Highs in the lower 90s.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.