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Ruston, LA Weather
Current conditions
Observed at Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport · 30 min ago
Forecast
10-day-
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. East wind around 0 mph.
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Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 3 hrs ago.
Hourly
Hourly forecast- Now51°
- 6 AM50°
- 7 AM49°
- 8 AM53°
- 9 AM57°
- 10 AM61°
- 11 AM66°
- 12 PM69°
- 1 PM72°
- 2 PM75°
- 3 PM76°
- 4 PM76°
- 5 PM77°
- 6 PM73°
- 7 PM69°
- 8 PM66°
- 9 PM60°
- 10 PM58°
- 11 PM57°
- Wed12 AM56°
- 1 AM55°
- 2 AM54°
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- 4 AM51°
10-day forecast
Details- TonightOct 19Mostly Clear49°
- TodayOct 20Sunny48°77°
- WedOct 21Sunny50°80°
- ThuOct 22Sunny51°83°
- FriOct 23Sunny51°82°
- SatOct 24Sunny51°82°
- SunOct 25Mostly Sunny52°80°
- MonOct 26Mostly Sunny81°
- TueOct 27Mostly sunny52°78°
- WedOct 28Sunny53°72°
Days after the National Weather Service's seven are MET Norway's outlook, a computer model with no forecaster's review.
Radar
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First Alert Forecast: Comfortable Warmth Continues Across Southwest LouisianaLAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -After a beautiful fall weekend with morning lows in the 40s and 50s and afternoon highs in the 70s, Southwest Louisiana is warming up slightly — but no major heat is in sight. Monday was a…
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Dry, sunny stretch locked in across Southeast LouisianaNEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Dry air and sunshine are locked in for the New Orleans area this afternoon. A light breeze will keep conditions comfortable across the metro, and no rain is on the way. Highs will warm back into the…
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Warming up while staying sunny and dry in LouisianaPleasant weather conditions will continue over the next several days Clouds and sunshine will continue throughout the day with high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon. Mostly sunny skies will…
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Winds hold tight for Saturday’s last day of “Louisiana Severe Weather Awareness Week”NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – As the Louisiana Severe Weather Awareness Week wraps up, southeast Louisiana along with southern Mississippi continue to feel the “windy situation” and cooler temperatures through Saturday evening…
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Chilly mornings return to Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi's weather forecastThanks to Friday's cold front, cooler air continues to move into the Deep South, including Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi. Temperatures across the Northshore Sunday morning will fall to the upper 40s and…
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What an El Niño winter is likely to look like for LouisianaNEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - El Niño is setting the stage for a winter that will look very different depending on where you live across the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s winter outlook…
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Red Flag Warning issued for parts of southeast Louisiana, southern Mississippi ahead of dry conditionsThe National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of southeast Louisiana and all of southern Mississippi on Friday. The warning is in effect from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday as forecasters say a…
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Cool, windy, and dry weather behind the cold front in Louisiana this weekendA big change in the weather pattern is expected A strong cold front is currently moving through the region now and will bring much cooler, drier, and windier conditions with it. A Wind Advisory is in effect for all…
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Impact Day Friday & Saturday: Red Flag Warning & Wind Advisory stretches across Southeast LouisianaRed Flag Warning: Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi Saturday The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Red Flag Warning for all of southern Mississippi and parts of southeast Louisiana on…
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Locals ready for much-anticipated cold front to move into Southeast LouisianaNEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A cold front forecasted for greater New Orleans is expected to deliver the region a taste of fall. What is considered fall in New Orleans may not quite the definition of fall in other parts of the…
Air quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Forecast
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- WedGood (46)
Monroe, LA reporting area · 1 hr ago. Data from AirNow (EPA and its state, local and tribal partners); preliminary and subject to change.
Sun & moon
Almanac
MonthlyBienville 3 Ne, records since 1972. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
Nearby
- Monroe 49 km
- West Monroe 46 km
- Claiborne 42 km
- Grambling 7 km
- Jonesboro 32 km
- Brownsville 46 km
- Farmerville 35 km
- Bawcomville 45 km
- Richwood 53 km
- Homer 49 km
- Arcadia 27 km
- Sterlington 55 km
Forecasters' discussion
From the National Weather Service office in SHV, issued 4 hrs ago
Key Messages
Issued at 1119 PM CDT Mon Oct 19 2026
- Gradual warming will bring the Ark-La-Tx back above 80 degrees by midweek, with no end in sight.
- Persistant dry air will continue to worsen drought and fire weather concerns through the next week.
- The current Fire Danger Statement is now in place until at least 7 pm CDT Friday evening.
Discussion
Issued at 1119 PM CDT Mon Oct 19 2026
An upper-level ridge is continuing to build over the Southern Plains, which will keep temperatures rising into the 80s for much of the area by Wednesday. The ridge axis is expected to shift slightly west as it intensifies and will keep upper-level flow northerly and dry. The dry air combined with broad subsidence from the ridge will keep skies mostly clear and free of rain through the long-term period. The recent NBM has pulled back max temperatures a bit for the extended period, keeping things in the low to mid 80s compared to previous runs continuing to climb into the upper 80s by the end of the week. Should this relatively cooler solution verify, temperatures by Friday will be back to 5-10 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Despite warmer temperatures, the current airmass is likely to stay noticeably dry. Long-range models are keeping surface winds easterly for much of this week which will keep dry, continental air moving into the region. The earliest change to this would be late this weekend with the development of a broad surface high near the Mid-Atlantic states, which would possibly shift winds southerly if the edges of the high can reach far enough southwest. This will be something to watch over the coming days, as this is looking past the current forecast period.
The dryness will continue to put fire weather at the forefront of the forecast this week. The ongoing Fire Danger Statement has been extended through this Friday night, as conditions are likely to remain steady through the week. Many counties and parishes have burn bans in place due to the persistant drought and extremely dry fuels present from lack of substantial rain. The public is encouraged to avoid any outdoor burning or activities that could spark wildfires for the foreseeable future.
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Aviation
(06Z TAFS) Issued at 1241 AM CDT Tue Oct 20 2026
For the 20/06z TAF period...Expect VFR conditions with passing SCT mid & high clouds during the period. Surface Winds will range from light/variable ENE between 5-7 mph during the period. /20/
Spotter Information Statement
Issued at 1119 PM CDT Mon Oct 19 2026
Spotter activation may be needed this week in the event of wildfire development.
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