Heavy Rainfall on the Western Gulf Coast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains Friday

A multi-day heavy rainfall event will continue over the western Gulf Coast through Monday. Slight Risks of excessive rainfall have been issued, and Flood Watches remain in effect through Monday evening. Scattered severe storms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds are possible across western portions of Texas and Oklahoma on Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Light Rain

69°F

21°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 May 2:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Fort Smith Regional Airport AR

Overnight
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Memorial Day
High: 85 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 66. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 80. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Memorial Day

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.