Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Wind Advisory in effect from March 15, 07:00 AM CDT until March 16, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	31%
Wind Speed	SE 12 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	14 Mar 5:55 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Rusk County

Tonight

Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Windy with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Windy and much cooler. Less humid with lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday

Partly cloudy and windy. Much cooler with highs around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 70s.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.