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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 19 Aug 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Wiederkehr Village AR

Heat Advisory August 20, 12:00pm until August 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Wiederkehr Village AR
 35.51°N 93.79°W
Last Update:
9:50 pm CDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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