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

68°F

20°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Bethel OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °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 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly 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 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Bethel OK
 34.32°N 94.78°W (Elev. 899 ft)
12:20 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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