Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33° N Lon: 94.37° W Elev: 436 ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 30 Aug 7:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Labor Day
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.



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433 PM CDT Sat Aug 30 2025
 
 

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