Severe Weather Threat in the Southern U.S.; Snow in the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes

Moderate to locally heavy snow is expected today across the Upper Midwest, moving into the Upper Great Lakes tonight. New snow amounts of 6 to 8 inches are expected. Further south, severe thunderstorms are expected from eastern Texas into the Middle Mississippi Valley this afternoon and evening. The primary threats will be damaging wind gusts, large hail and possible tornadoes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14° N Lon: 94.85° W Elev: 441 ft.

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	SW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.92 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	23 Mar 1:35 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Rusk County

Rest Of Today

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 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 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.