Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 18, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

De Queen, J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport (KDEQ)

Lat: 34.05°NLon: 94.4°WElev: 354ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity	41%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	17 Aug 4:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Winthrop AR

Heat Advisory August 17, 05:43pm until August 18, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 17, 05:43pm until August 18, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.