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Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 7 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Charleston AR

Heat Advisory August 8, 12:00pm until August 8, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory August 7, 01:00pm until August 7, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 96. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charleston AR
 35.29°N 94.04°W
Last Update:
10:16 am CDT Aug 7, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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