Severe Thunderstorms Likely Across the Ozarks and Lower Ohio Valley
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes, are likely to develop this afternoon from parts of the lower Ohio Valley into the southern Plains. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) outlook has been issued. Further north, widespread rain showers are expected across portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Baxter County Airport (KBPK)
Lat: 36.37°NLon: 92.47°WElev: 925ft.
Fog/Mist
67°F
19°C
| Humidity | 91% |
| Wind Speed | S 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.94 in (1012.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 64°F (18°C) |
| Visibility | 6.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Apr 7:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Optimus AR
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Today
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-stormsHigh: 86 °F
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Tonight
Showers then
Mostly CloudyLow: 51 °F
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Friday
Partly Sunny
High: 69 °F
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Friday
Night
Chance
T-stormsLow: 48 °F
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Saturday
Chance
T-stormsHigh: 62 °F
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Saturday
Night
Chance
ShowersLow: 45 °F
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Sunday
Mostly Sunny
High: 65 °F
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Sunday
Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 40 °F
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Monday
Sunny
High: 70 °F
Detailed Forecast
Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Low around 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Point Forecast:
Optimus AR
36.05°N 92.12°W (Elev. 863 ft)
36.05°N 92.12°W (Elev. 863 ft)
8:35 am CDT Apr 18, 2024
8am CDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
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