Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD)

Lat: 33.22°NLon: 92.81°WElev: 249ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	S 14 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 4:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Smackover AR

Wind Advisory March 15, 07:00am until March 16, 07:00pm

Freeze Warning March 16, 12:00am until March 16, 09:00am

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Wind Advisory

Freeze Warning

Today
High: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Monday
High: 48 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 48.