Active National Weather Service alert for Fort Smith, Arkansas 72905: Heat Advisory. Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:22PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK Until Sun, 8:00 PM CDT.
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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:22PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK Expires Sun, 8:00 PM CDT.

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Fort Smith, Arkansas 72905

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Fort Smith, Arkansas 72905. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

97°Partly Cloudy3% rain
94°Partly Cloudy3% rain
91°Partly Cloudy3% rain
88°Partly Cloudy3% rain
86°Mostly Cloudy2% rain
84°Partly Cloudy2% rain
82°Partly Cloudy2% rain
81°Partly Cloudy9% rain

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Rain Timeline

Highest chance 30%

Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 30%; check the radar before heading out.

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7-Day Forecast

High / low temperatures

Today

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97°76°

Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
30%
Wind
E 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:58 PM

Mon

98°74°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
30%
Wind
SE 10 mph
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:56 PM

Tue

104°75°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
11%
Wind
SE 5 mph
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM

Wed

100°74°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
17%
Wind
SW 5 mph
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:54 PM

Thu

100°73°

Sunny

Precipitation
8%
Wind
NE 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM

Fri

99°73°

Sunny

Precipitation
6%
Wind
E 5 mph
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM

Sat

100°75°

Sunny

Precipitation
15%
Wind
SE 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
7:50 PM

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Healthy Weather

Real Feel99°F
Use caution walking outside

Heat Advisory is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindNE9 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 11 PM–1 AM

Walking: 2% average rain chance, near 83°F, with winds near 5 mph. Review the active Heat Advisory.

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now3%next hour
Humidity31%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.92 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance30%
Dew point63°F
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Moderate · Expected

Heat Advisory

Applies to: North and Central Sebastian; Southern Crawford; Central and Southern Franklin; Pushmataha; Choctaw; Tulsa; Rogers; Creek; Okfuskee; Okmulgee; Wagoner; Muskogee; McIntosh; Pittsburg; Haskell; Latimer; Northern Le Flore; Central and Southern SequoyahIssued by: NWS Tulsa OKHeat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:22PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Alert details* WHAT...Heat index values 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
Safety instructionsTake extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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