Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01°NLon: 94.17°WElev: 1250ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Fayetteville AR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Fayetteville AR
 36.05°N 94.17°W
2:50 am CDT May 13, 2026
5am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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