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Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01°NLon: 94.17°WElev: 1250ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 17 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1000.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fayetteville AR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fayetteville AR
 36.08°N 94.17°W
Last Update:
2:50 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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