Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (KXNA)

Lat: 36.29°NLon: 94.31°WElev: 1266ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.96 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	20 Jun 4:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Hiwasse AR

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.