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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains; Dry Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather in the West

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce large to very-large hail, severe winds, tornadoes and numerous instances of flash flooding across portions of the central Plains. Scattered slow-moving storms will continue to bring a flash flooding threat to the central Gulf Coast. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of the western U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD)

Lat: 33.22°NLon: 92.81°WElev: 249ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

74°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Emerson AR

Flood Watch June 20, 04:04am until June 20, 03:00pm
Flash Flood Warning until June 20, 06:45am
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Flood Watch
Flash Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch June 20, 04:04am until June 20, 03:00pm
    Flash Flood Warning until June 20, 06:45am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Emerson AR
 33.14°N 93.11°W (Elev. 259 ft)
Last Update:
3:32 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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