Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.
Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)
Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.
Overcast
82°F
28°C
| Humidity | 82% |
| Wind Speed | NE 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.01 in (1015.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 76°F (24°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 89°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 14 Oct 9:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Altus AR
Today
High: 88 °F
Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Altus AR
35.44°N 93.76°W
35.44°N 93.76°W
9:50 am CDT Oct 14, 2026
10am CDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
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