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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	11 Oct 7:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

South Fort Smith AR

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Clear
Columbus Day
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °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. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. 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 75. 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 around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. 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 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 15 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 25 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.