Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.84 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	6 Sep 7:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Branch AR

Heat Advisory September 7, 12:00pm until September 7, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Labor Day
High: 102 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 97 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.

Labor Day

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 107. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.