Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (KXNA)

Lat: 36.29°NLon: 94.31°WElev: 1266ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fayetteville/Springdale, NW Arkansas Regl Airport AR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm.  High near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. 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 before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. High near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. 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 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fayetteville/Springdale, NW Arkansas Regl Airport AR
 36.28°N 94.31°W
1:31 am CDT May 21, 2026
1am CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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