Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fayetteville, Drake Field (KFYV)

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

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 Aug 10:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Madison County

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



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1057 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

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