Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

West Memphis, West Memphis Municipal Airport (KAWM)

Lat: 35.13°NLon: 90.23°WElev: 213ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Jun 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Birdsong AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Birdsong AR
 35.42°N 90.18°W (Elev. 207 ft)
3:45 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
4pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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