Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mena, Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (KMEZ)

Lat: 34.55°NLon: 94.2°WElev: 1079ft.

A Few Clouds

94°F

34°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 6 Aug 1:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Big Cedar OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Big Cedar OK
 34.57°N 94.56°W
1:31 pm CDT Aug 6, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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