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

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

Lat: 34.05°NLon: 94.4°WElev: 354ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 18 Aug 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Octavia OK

Heat Advisory August 18, 08:16pm until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 18, 08:16pm until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Octavia OK
 34.51°N 94.78°W (Elev. 1522 ft)
6:30 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
8pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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