Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01°NLon: 94.17°WElev: 1250ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

71°F

22°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fayetteville AR

Flood Watch September 23, 01:51pm until September 24, 07:00am
Flash Flood Warning until September 23, 05:30pm
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Flood Watch
Flash Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch September 23, 01:51pm until September 24, 07:00am
    Flash Flood Warning until September 23, 05:30pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fayetteville AR
 36.08°N 94.17°W
12:56 pm CDT Sep 23, 2025
1pm CDT Sep 23, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2025
 
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