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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

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01°NLon: 94.17°WElev: 1250ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 21 May 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Health AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 1am. Low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °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 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest 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: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 1am. Low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall 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 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest 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
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Memorial Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Health AR
 35.78°N 93.95°W
Last Update:
1:50 pm CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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