Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Jul 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Washburn AR

Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Isolated
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Scattered
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Independence Day

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.