Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD)

Lat: 33.22°NLon: 92.81°WElev: 249ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	20 Aug 8:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Summerfield LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 09:00am until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 20, 09:00am until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 98 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.