Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 13 Jun 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Juneteenth
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
 32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
2:45 pm CDT Jun 13, 2025
3pm CDT Jun 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 19, 2025
 
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