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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

De Queen, J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport (KDEQ)

Lat: 34.05°NLon: 94.4°WElev: 354ft.

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Dierks AR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Dierks AR
 34.14°N 94.1°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
12:20 am CDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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