Heavy Rain in the Southeast and Portions of the Central Plains; Mountain Snow in the West

Scattered areas of heavy rain continue to produce isolated flash flooding across the coastlines of the central Gulf and Southeast. A storm system will bring mountain snow, locally heavy rain, gusty winds and much cooler temperatures to portions of the western and central U.S. Above average temperatures will advance eastward into the Great Lakes and Northeast today and Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 5 Oct 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Ratcliff AR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Ratcliff AR
 35.36°N 93.9°W
2:51 pm CDT Oct 5, 2025
5pm CDT Oct 5, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2025
 
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