Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in Alaska and Southwest

An expansive storm system will bring widespread storms with a threat for flash flooding and severe weather to much of the central to eastern U.S. into early this week. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across interior Alaska this weekend. Elevated fire conditions also expected in the Southwest U.S.. Conditions will remain uncomfortably hot across the southern Plains and the Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD)

Lat: 33.22°NLon: 92.81°WElev: 249ft.

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jun 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Strong AR

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Strong AR
 33.11°N 92.36°W (Elev. 131 ft)
2:20 am CDT Jun 21, 2026
4am CDT Jun 21, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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