Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (KXNA)

Lat: 36.29° N Lon: 94.31° W Elev: 1266 ft.

85°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 6 Sep 7:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Benton County

Tonight
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Labor Day
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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