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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 10:10:44 pm CDT

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The slight risk has been expanded to cover almost the entirety of Arkansas for Wednesday afternoon into evening. The main concern remains damaging winds with an isolated chance of large hail.

The highest probability threat is damaging winds, with a secondary threat for large hail on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

While widespread heavy rainfall is not expected, some areas could pick up some locally heavy rainfall. This may result in some isolated flash flooding, with the highest threat over east, central, and southern sections of the state.

Forecast highs this Wednesday afternoon will be in the mid 80s to around 100. Lows tonight into Thursday morning will be in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Here is the latest wildfire danger risk and Burn Bans across Arkansas as of this Wednesday morning (8/26)

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*Hourly Weather Roundup ( )*
*Location*	*Sky/Weather*	*Temp*	*Dewpt*	RH	*Wind*	*Baro*	*Remarks*
Fayetteville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Harrison	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mountain Home	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jonesboro	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fort Smith	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Russellville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mount Ida	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hot Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Little Rock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North Little Rock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Memphis	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Texarkana	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
El Dorado	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pine Bluff	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monticello	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).

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