Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD)

Lat: 33.22°NLon: 92.81°WElev: 249ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index105°F (41°C)
Last update 19 Aug 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Taylor AR

Heat Advisory August 19, 01:49pm until August 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 19, 01:49pm until August 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Taylor AR
 33.14°N 93.35°W (Elev. 259 ft)
1:25 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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