Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01°NLon: 94.17°WElev: 1250ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 21 May 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Fayetteville AR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 73. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 73. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Fayetteville AR
 36.08°N 94.2°W
2:50 pm CDT May 21, 2026
2pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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