Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01°NLon: 94.17°WElev: 1250ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.70 in (1003.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Mount Gayler AR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Mount Gayler AR
 35.74°N 94.03°W
1:31 am CDT Jun 18, 2026
1am CDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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