Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SE 10 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 May 10:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Altus AR

Today
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Memorial Day
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Memorial Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.