Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

West Memphis, West Memphis Municipal Airport (KAWM)

Lat: 35.13°NLon: 90.23°WElev: 213ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE West Memphis AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE West Memphis AR
 35.13°N 90.14°W (Elev. 187 ft)
12:05 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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