Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mena, Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (KMEZ)

Lat: 34.55°NLon: 94.2°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 1:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Howard AR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Howard AR
 34.62°N 94.48°W
1:50 am CDT Jun 18, 2026
1am CDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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