Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 May 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Central City AR

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Central City AR
 35.31°N 94.23°W
9:50 am CDT May 17, 2026
10am CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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