Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01°NLon: 94.17°WElev: 1250ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	S 16 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	16 May 9:53 am CDT

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Chester AR

Today
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.