Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall From the Southern High Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few days from New Mexico to Texas, into western Mississippi. Additional heavy rainfall over previously saturated soils may lead to flash and urban flooding. Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible across portions of the Midwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.86 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	12 May 5:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

This Afternoon
High: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Monday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 60.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.