Severe Thunderstorms Tonight in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf

Scattered thunderstorms with severe gusts, hail and a tornado risk are possible near a cold front from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Gulf Coast from the panhandle of Florida into Louisiana through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

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

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index112°F (44°C)
Last update 21 Jul 9:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Central and Southern Franklin

Tonight
Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 110 in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Heat index values up to 115.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105. Heat index values up to 115.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105. Heat index values up to 115.



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752 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026
 
 

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