Excessive Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats from Southern Plains to Mississippi Valley

An active day is setting up across the center of the nation. Numerous severe thunderstorms are likely today and tonight across the southern and central Plains into the lower to mid Missouri Valley. Strong tornadoes, very large hail and damaging winds are forecast. In addition, excessive rainfall with numerous instances of flash flooding are expected, some of which will likely be significant. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.89 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Apr 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Ozark AR

Today

Showers
Likely then
T-storms
High: 79 °F
Tonight

Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Chance
T-storms
Low: 65 °F
Sunday

Showers then
Heavy Rain
High: 75 °F
Sunday
Night

T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Low: 60 °F
Monday

Chance
T-storms
High: 81 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 59 °F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 84 °F
Tuesday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 64 °F
Wednesday

Chance
T-storms
High: 82 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 75. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.