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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Overcast

18°C

65°F

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed E 11 km/h
Barometer 1017.8 mb (30.07 in)
Dewpoint 13°C (55°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 25 Apr 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Smith AR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 15 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. East wind 20 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 21 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 17. East wind around 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 17 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 24. South wind 25 to 30 km/h increasing to 30 to 35 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    T-storms

    High: 24 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 25 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 19 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South wind 25 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 28 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 19. Southeast wind 25 to 30 km/h, with gusts as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 19 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 25. South wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    T-storms

    High: 25 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 20 to 25 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 16 °C

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. East wind 20 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 17. East wind around 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 24. South wind 25 to 30 km/h increasing to 30 to 35 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 25 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South wind 25 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 19. Southeast wind 25 to 30 km/h, with gusts as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 25. South wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 20 to 25 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 10 to 15 km/h.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. East wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. East wind 10 to 15 km/h.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. East wind 10 to 20 km/h becoming south in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Smith AR
 35.36°N 94.39°W
Last Update:
2:50 am CDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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