Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 G 29 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	12 Jul 7:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Fort Smith Regional Airport AR

Flood Watch July 12, 08:37pm until July 13, 07:00pm

Flood Advisory until July 12, 11:15pm

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Flood Watch

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Flood Watch July 12, 08:37pm until July 13, 07:00pm
Flood Advisory until July 12, 11:15pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.