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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 34.05°NLon: 94.4°WElev: 354ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.9 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Dierks AR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    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 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
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:
9:13 am CDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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