Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

A Few Clouds

92°F

33°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	2 Jul 1:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Fort Smith AR

Heat Advisory until July 2, 08:00pm

Click here for hazard details and duration

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until July 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Isolated
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Isolated
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Independence Day

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.