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Current conditions at

Russellville Regional Airport (KRUE)

Lat: 35.26°NLon: 93.09°WElev: 374ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 May 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Appleton AR

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Memorial Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Appleton AR
 35.44°N 92.88°W (Elev. 692 ft)
Last Update:
8:35 am CDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT May 20, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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