Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Wind Advisory in effect from March 15, 07:00 AM CDT until March 16, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 34.05°NLon: 94.4°WElev: 354ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.77 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 8:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Umpire AR

Wind Advisory March 15, 07:00am until March 16, 07:00pm

Click here for hazard details and duration

Wind Advisory

Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 70. South wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.