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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.82 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 May 4:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Fort Smith Regional Airport AR

Today
High: 89 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
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

Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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. 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 62. 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 81. 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 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.