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
73°F
23°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.04 in (1016.6 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 72°F (22°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 15 Oct 7:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Charleston AR
Today
High: 87 °F
Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 51 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday
High: 63 °F
Decreasing
CloudsFriday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Charleston AR
35.29°N 94.04°W
35.29°N 94.04°W
7:50 am CDT Oct 15, 2026
7am CDT Oct 15, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 21, 2026
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