Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 34.05°NLon: 94.4°WElev: 354ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Gillham AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Gillham AR
 34.14°N 94.26°W (Elev. 499 ft)
1:52 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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