Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

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

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 12 Aug 7:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Rusk County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.



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627 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
 
 

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