Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

A Few Clouds

100°F

38°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	107°F (42°C)
Last update	17 Aug 6:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Dean Spg AR

Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00pm

Heat Advisory August 18, 12:00pm until August 18, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sun
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

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

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.