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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

A Few Clouds

91°F

33°C

Humidity	42%
Wind Speed	SE 15 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.79 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	30 Sep 3:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Fort Smith ARSimilar City Names

This Afternoon
High: 94 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. 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 82. 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 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 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. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

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 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.