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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 30 Sep 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Barling AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Barling AR
 35.34°N 94.31°W
Last Update:
2:50 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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