Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	14 Oct 5:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Van Buren AR

Today
High: 89 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 71 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 89. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.