Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Today from the Central Plains into the Tennessee Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into portions of the Southeast today. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

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

Light Rain

74°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 12:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Central and Southern Franklin

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 100.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 110.



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132 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026
 
 

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