Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (KXNA)

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

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	17 Aug 12:53 pm CDT

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Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Detailed forecast for

Benton County

This Afternoon

Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

Tuesday

Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 106.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday

Sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

Friday

Sunny. Highs around 90.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.