Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01°NLon: 94.17°WElev: 1250ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 3 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Pettigrew AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Pettigrew AR
 35.87°N 93.67°W
2:50 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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