Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	20 Jun 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Chismville AR

Heat Advisory June 21, 01:00pm until June 21, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph.