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Last Map Update: Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 3:30:24 pm CDT

Here is a quick look at your forecast for the next seven days. Temperatures will be cooler than what they have been of late but still not terribly bad considering it is early June. Several dry days are expected before rain chances return late in the weekend and into early next week.
High pressure across eastern CONUS will begin to move slowly east this evening. Low pressure along the Gulf Coast will move north around the back edge of the High Thursday. Rain chances across W and NW Arkansas increase overnight and last throughout the day Thursday.
Forecast highs this Wednesday afternoon will be in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Lows tonight into Thursday morning will be in the upper 50s to upper 60s.
Forecast highs on Thursday afternoon will be in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Lows Thursday night into Friday morning will be in the 60s to near 70.
A strong downburst, centered near Ironton, produced significant tree damage on the evening of June 1st, 2026. The estimated peak winds were 80 mph.
On this day in 1981 in, a period of rain and flooding began with six inches common over the course of several days. The southern half of the state saw the highest amounts.

 
Hourly Weather Roundup ( )
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Fayetteville
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Harrison
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Mountain Home
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Jonesboro
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Fort Smith
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Russellville
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Mount Ida
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Hot Springs
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Little Rock
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North Little Rock
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West Memphis
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Texarkana
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El Dorado
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Pine Bluff
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Monticello
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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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