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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (KARG)

Lat: 36.13°NLon: 90.92°WElev: 266ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 22 Jul 8:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Gatewood MO

Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 09:28pm until July 24, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 09:28pm until July 24, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Light south southwest wind.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 74. Light south wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Light south southwest wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light southwest wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Gatewood MO
 36.7°N 91.13°W
Last Update:
9:17 pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
 
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