Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (KXNA)

Lat: 36.29°NLon: 94.31°WElev: 1266ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 8 Sep 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fayetteville/Springdale, NW Arkansas Regl Airport AR

Heat Advisory September 8, 12:00pm until September 8, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers between 1pm and 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 88. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated showers between 1pm and 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 88. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fayetteville/Springdale, NW Arkansas Regl Airport AR
 36.28°N 94.31°W
8:50 am CDT Sep 8, 2026
9am CDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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