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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 11 Oct 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Bonanza AR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bonanza AR
 35.22°N 94.42°W
Last Update:
6:50 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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