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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 21 May 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cecil AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 1am. Low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 78. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 1am. Low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 78. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Memorial Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cecil AR
 35.45°N 93.95°W
Last Update:
2:50 pm CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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