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Current radar over Ruston, Louisiana red dot
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Our radar is based off of US NEXRAD and Canadian weather radar sites through the quality controlled MRMS system. It compiles various sources for radar data and filters out erroneous returns such as sun spikes and ground clutter. We then colorize the precipitation based on our methods for determining precipitation type. Rain is in shades of green, mixed precipitation and freezing rain in shades of pink and snow is in shades of blue.

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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Lincoln County, LA

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Ruston, Louisiana

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Ruston, LA please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Ruston, LA

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Ruston, LA, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Ruston, Louisiana

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Lincoln County, Louisiana

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Ruston, Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 66.0 °F (18.9 °C), with an average annual precipitation of 54.58 inches (1,386 mm).

Summer

The summer months in Ruston are hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit (30 to 33 °C). The average low temperatures in the summer are in the mid-70s Fahrenheit (24 to 25 °C). The humidity levels are typically high during the summer months, making the heat feel even hotter.

Winter

The winter months in Ruston are mild, with average high temperatures in the mid-50s Fahrenheit (13 to 14 °C). The average low temperatures in the winter are in the mid-30s Fahrenheit (2 to 3 °C). Snowfall is rare in Ruston, but it does occur occasionally.

Spring and Fall

The spring and fall months in Ruston are generally mild and pleasant, with average high temperatures in the 70s Fahrenheit (21 to 24 °C) and average low temperatures in the 50s Fahrenheit (10 to 13 °C).

Precipitation

Ruston receives an average of 54.58 inches (1,386 mm) of precipitation per year. The precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with slightly more rain falling in the spring and summer months.

Severe Weather

Ruston is located in an area that is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. Tornadoes are most common in the spring and early summer months, while hurricanes are most common in the late summer and early fall months. Flooding can occur at any time of year, but it is most common in the spring and summer months.

Overall, Ruston has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and generally mild and pleasant spring and fall months. The area is prone to severe weather, so it is important to be prepared for these events.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Ruston is situated on the Ruston Hills, an outlier of the Ouachita Mountains.

    •   The area is home to the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, a 25,000-acre wetland ecosystem.

    •   The Louisiana Tech University campus is a designated arboretum, featuring over 1,000 species of trees and shrubs.

Science

    •   Louisiana Tech University is a research institution renowned for its programs in engineering, science, and technology.

    •   The university's Center for Applied Research and Technology Development (CARTD) fosters collaboration between researchers and industry partners.

    •   Ruston is home to the Louisiana Tech University Museum of Natural History, which houses a collection of over 10,000 specimens.

Personalities

  • John D. MacArthur:

    Philanthropist and founder of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, was born in Ruston.

  • John C. Stennis:

    Long-serving U.S. Senator from Mississippi, was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University.

  • Joe Dean:

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, was born and raised in Ruston.

    • Tourist Attractions
    1. Louisiana Tech University

    2. Ruston Farmers Market

    3. Lincoln Parish Park

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