Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. 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.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 16 May 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Smith Regional Airport AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. West 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 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Smith Regional Airport AR
 35.34°N 94.37°W
12:50 pm CDT May 16, 2026
1pm CDT May 16, 2026-6pm CDT May 22, 2026
 
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