Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD)

Lat: 33.22° N Lon: 92.81° W Elev: 249 ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 6:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Union County

Today
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Friday
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 70s.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.



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327 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
 
 

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