Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 4:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jackson Parish

Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s.



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