Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

Lat: 36.01° N Lon: 94.17° W Elev: 1250 ft.

Fair

103°F

39°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index106°F (41°C)
Last update 18 Aug 4:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Washington County

Tonight
Clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 101. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
507 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database