Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mena, Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (KMEZ)

Lat: 34.55°NLon: 94.2°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 21 May 7:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Rocky AR

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 4pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Rocky AR
 34.59°N 94.45°W
6:50 am CDT May 21, 2026
7am CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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