Charleston, AR

2:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 531 ft
Lon: 94.0° W
Lat: 35.3° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm activity will continue for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Monday as a broad, nearly stationary low sits over the Northern Plains. As the system lingers, ample moisture and energy will stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front extends from the low into Iowa and back across the Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the region will allow for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, extreme, northwestern Arkansas, an southwestern Missouri are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the southwestern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will persist near the low and it's associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in these already saturate areas combined with rapid runoff will continue flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure drops southward over the region. Locally heavy rain amounts of up to 2 inches may result in areas of minor flooding, especially in poor drainage areas. To the north, additional showers will be possible in the Northeast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm activity will continue for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Monday as a broad, nearly stationary low sits over the Northern Plains. As the system lingers, ample moisture and energy will stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front extends from the low into Iowa and back across the Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the region will allow for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, extreme, northwestern Arkansas, an southwestern Missouri are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the southwestern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will persist near the low and it's associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in these already saturate areas combined with rapid runoff will continue flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure drops southward over the region. Locally heavy rain amounts of up to 2 inches may result in areas of minor flooding, especially in poor drainage areas. To the north, additional showers will be possible in the Northeast.
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Charleston Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:20 PM CDT
Elevation
430 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
89 °F
Feels Like 103 °F
Wind(mph)
3
Sunrise / Set
6:08 AM
8:17 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 81 | 61 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 84 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 88 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.77 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 4100 ft
Moisture
Humidity
70%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KFSM 201853Z 19010G16KT 10SM OVC041 28/20 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP080 T02830200
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
103 °F
Dew Point
78 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
3 mph from SW
Wind Gust
8.0 mph
Health
UV
4 out of 16
Pollen
8.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Tuesday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
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Nowcast as of 1:40 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
At 1:36 PM... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated isolated short lived showers and thunder... racing northeast over northeast Oklahoma... north of Highway 412. Some patchy drizzle was occurring as well. Through 3 PM... showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop near Interstate 35 and move rapidly eastward toward eastern Oklahoma. Thunderstorms are expected to rapidly become severe... following initiation. A Tornado Watch is in effect for eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas until 10 PM CDT Monday.
Tornado Watch 191 in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening...
Flash Flood Watch in effect from 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday evening...

Weather Forecast for Charleston AR

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KARBOONE1

Monday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
81 | 61 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
84 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
88 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
82 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
88 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
90 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Clear
91 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
86 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 66 80 | 66 87 | 67 78 | 68
Wind 11 mph South 15 mph South 13 mph SSW 11 mph SSE
Humidity 87% 62% 52% 69%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 20% 50%
Cloud Cover 70% 48% 61% 76%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:08 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.66], Average RMSE [2.07]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.28], Average RMSE [1.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 68 73 | 68 75 | 68 69 | 65
Wind 9 mph South 7 mph SSW 10 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 93% 83% 77% 90%
Chance of Precip. 50% 60% 60% 70%
Cloud Cover 82% 86% 94% 78%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.33], Average RMSE [2.70]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [1.65] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 63 76 | 63 81 | 63 68 | 56
Wind 9 mph South 6 mph South 5 mph SSW 3 mph NNE
Humidity 97% 64% 54% 62%
Chance of Precip. 70% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 55% 48% 36% 0%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.30], Average RMSE [2.84]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [2.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 56 78 | 65 83 | 70 71 | 63
Wind 4 mph ENE 3 mph East 2 mph ENE 6 mph East
Humidity 77% 62% 64% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 5% 90% 100%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.38], Average RMSE [2.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [3.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 62 76 | 63 78 | 67 68 | 63
Wind 7 mph East 7 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 6 mph ESE
Humidity 95% 65% 70% 83%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 96% 38% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.03], Average RMSE [2.75]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.45], Average RMSE [3.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 59 80 | 62 81 | 65 67 | 60
Wind 6 mph East 7 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 6 mph ESE
Humidity 75% 53% 62% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% 3% 64% 81%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.16], Average RMSE [3.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.77], Average RMSE [3.67] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 58 79 | 62 79 | 67 70 | 62
Wind 4 mph ESE 6 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 6 mph SE
Humidity 84% 56% 65% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 39% 1% 66% 77%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.13], Average RMSE [4.73]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.29], Average RMSE [4.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 60 84 | 62 87 | 64 70 | 65
Wind 4 mph SSE 7 mph SSE 7 mph SSE 8 mph South
Humidity 74% 48% 46% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 68% 99% 70% 46%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.45], Average RMSE [4.10]
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 63 83 | 64 89 | 66 75 | 65
Wind 7 mph South 9 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 8 mph South
Humidity 82% 53% 47% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 29% 22% 23% 26%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.05], Average RMSE [3.98]
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 63 83 | 64 81 | 64 70 | 64
Wind 7 mph South 10 mph SSW 9 mph South 8 mph South
Humidity 79% 51% 57% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 30% 27% 16% 9%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:23 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 63 83 | 63 82 | 64 70 | 64
Wind 7 mph South 10 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 7 mph South
Humidity 79% 50% 54% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 5% 4% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KFSM) 81 °F 61 °F
Record (KFSM) 95 °F (2005) 40 °F (1894)
Yesterday 92 °F 72 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 17
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:08 AM CDT 8:17 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:39 AM CDT 8:46 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 5:04 AM CDT 9:21 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:27 AM CDT 9:59 PM CDT
Moon 3:35 PM CDT 2:52 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 06m
Length of Day
14h 09m
Tomorrow will be 1m 22s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 76% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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Jun 16
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State Highs State Lows
89 °F
Monticello
88 °F
Blytheville Muni Airport
87 °F
Blytheville
87 °F
West Memphis
87 °F
Pine Bluff
64 °F
Rogers
66 °F
Springdale
66 °F
NW Arkansas Airport
66 °F
Bentonville
66 °F
Harrison
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 225° (SW)
Ceiling: 4100 ft

METAR KFSM 201853Z 19010G16KT 10SM OVC041 28/20 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP080 T02830200

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Mariners vs. Indians 12:05 PM EDT on May 20, 2013 Chance of Rain, 76 °F
Rays vs. Blue Jays 1:07 PM EDT on May 20, 2013 Scattered Clouds, High 69° F/ 21° C
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Betis vs. Mallorca 10:00 PM CEST on May 20, 2013 Partly Cloudy, High 71° F/ 22° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 Average High 81° F/ 27° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
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APRSWXNET Lavaca AR , Lavaca, AR 89 °F 103 °F 78 °F 70% SW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 430 ft 2:20 PM CDT MADIS
RAWS BOONEVILLE AR, Booneville, AR 82 °F 85 °F 68 °F 63% SSW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 342 ft 2:02 PM CDT MADIS
Booneville Municipal Airport, Booneville, AR 82.7 °F 87 °F 70 °F 65% SSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 460 ft 2:31 PM CDT Normal
MesoWest ALMA , Dyer, AR 77 °F 75 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 426 ft 1:25 PM CDT MADIS
Skyline Estates, Fort Smith, AR 86.8 °F 92 °F 70 °F 58% SSE  at  2.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 581 ft 2:46 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Sebastian County EOC, Fort Smith, AR 85.5 °F 90 °F 69 °F 58% South  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 442 ft 2:46 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest OZARK , Ozark, AR 83 °F 81 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 392 ft 12:45 PM CDT MADIS
Waldron and Grand, Fort Smith, AR 85.7 °F 91 °F 71 °F 62% East  at  0.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 482 ft 2:45 PM CDT Normal  
LCEM - Arkoma Elem. School, Arkoma, OK 83.5 °F 87 °F 70 °F 63% ESE  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 597 ft 2:46 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Van Buren, AR 84.0 °F 82 °F 50 °F 31% ESE  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 500 ft 2:46 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
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Tornado Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:03 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

Tornado Watch 191 remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for the
following locations


AR
. Arkansas counties included are

Benton Carroll Crawford
Franklin Madison Sebastian
Washington




Flash Flood Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:45 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

... Flash Flood Watch in effect from 7 PM CDT this evening through
Tuesday evening...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma...
including the following areas... in Arkansas... Benton...
Carroll... Crawford... Franklin... Madison... Sebastian and
Washington. In Oklahoma... Adair... Cherokee... Delaware...
Haskell... Latimer... Le Flore... Mayes... McIntosh... Muskogee...
Okfuskee... Okmulgee... Ottawa... Pittsburg... Sequoyah and
Wagoner.

* From 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday evening

* showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and become
more widespread during the evening and overnight hours across
eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Additional showers and
thunderstorms will be likely on Tuesday. Widespread rainfall
totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible in an area north of
Interstate 40 and south of Interstate 44 through Tuesday as
several rounds of thunderstorms affect the same areas. The
potential exists for a swath of much heavier rainfall of 5 to 8
inches within this area.

* The heavy rainfall may lead to localized flash flooding... and
could also cause rapid rises on creeks and small streams... and
may lead to mainstem river flooding as well.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means rapidly rising water or flooding is
possible within the watch area.

If you are in the watch area... keep informed... and be ready for
quick action if flash flooding is observed or if a warning is
issued.