Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33° N Lon: 94.37° W Elev: 436 ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 21 Jun 12:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Rest Of Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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1039 AM CDT Sat Jun 21 2025
 
 

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