Southwest Arkansas Weather

09/01/2026

The wildfire danger continues to be on the moderate to high side of things. This map comes from the Arkansas department of agriculture. This will continue to increase as we continue with a hot and dry pattern through the near future.

09/01/2026

Tuesday Mid-Day Update (9/1/26)

09/01/2026

Well, the ridge of high pressure is back over us. This is what we call the heat dome, what this means is we are going to keep seeing very hot weather, and little rain chances ahead. Looks like it may stick around for a little while (possible till mid-September (we shall see)).

We want to give a big thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting us: Palmer’s Roofing, J&S Auto Supply, Landmark Insurance Agency, Grease Gorilla, Patterson Credit Union & Elite Tree Service!

~Noah

09/01/2026

Good Tuesday morning Southwest Arkansas! Let’s take a look at what’s in store for September 1st, 2026.

Starting out temperatures will be in the 70s to start the day, sunny to mostly sunny skies likely throughout the day. High temperatures will warm into the mid to upper-90s and 100s. Around a 10% chance of a hit or miss shower or storm during the afternoon and evening. Most areas stay dry. Overnight lows will be in the 70s, heat index values during the day will warm to near 105 degrees. Winds will be out of the southeast at around 5 mph.

We want to give a big thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting us: Palmer’s Roofing, J&S Auto Supply, Landmark Insurance Agency, Grease Gorilla, Patterson Credit Union & Elite Tree Service!
~Noah

09/01/2026

Southwest Arkansas 6 Day Forecast for September 1st through September 6th, 2026.

Tuesday & Tuesday Night: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Daytime winds will come from the southeast around 5-10 mph. An isolated shower or thunderstorm will be possible during the day. Overnight temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 70s. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Wednesday & Wednesday Night: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Daytime winds will come from the southeast around 5 mph. Overnight temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 70s. Winds will come from the south around 5 mph.

Thursday & Thursday Night: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Daytime winds will come from the southeast around 5 mph. An isolated shower or thunderstorm will be possible during the day. Overnight temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 70s. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Friday & Friday Night: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Low 100s will be possible. Daytime winds will come from the southeast around 5 mph. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible during the day. Overnight temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 70s. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Saturday& Saturday Night: Mostly sunny with highs in the 90s. Low 100s will be possible. Daytime winds will be light and variable. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible during the day. Overnight temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 70s. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Sunday & Sunday Night: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Daytime winds will be light and variable. Overnight temperatures will fall into the low to upper 70s. Winds will be light and variable.

We want to give a big thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting us: Palmer’s Roofing, J&S Auto Supply, Landmark Insurance Agency, Grease Gorilla, Patterson Credit Union & Elite Tree Service!

~Michael

08/31/2026

Tropical depression five has developed in the gulf and should move onto land as a tropical storm Tuesday near Houston, Texas. Now for us in Arkansas this won’t bring any major impacts. At most this will just bring an increase in tropical moisture/humidity. We will watch it closely.

08/31/2026

Monday Mid-Day Update (8/31/26):
It’s another warm one today! Temperatures are already into the mid to upper-90s. We will continue to warm into the upper-90s and a couple 100s as well! Mostly sunny skies will continue to be likely with some scattered cloud cover this afternoon. Less than 10% chance of a pop up shower during the afternoon and evening. Most should remain dry.

Thanks to our sponsors: Palmer’s Roofing, J&S Auto Supply, Landmark Insurance Agency, Grease Gorilla, Patterson Credit Union, and Elite Tree Service!

~Noah

08/31/2026

THE SUMMER ARKANSAS COULDN'T ESCAPE THE HEAT

Before the heat domes and excessive heat warnings we talk about today, Arkansas experienced one of the most brutal summers in its weather history.

It was 1980.

And if you think this summer has been hot, imagine an Arkansas summer where triple-digit temperatures seemed to become the rule rather than the exception.

In Little Rock, 1980 produced a staggering 47 days with temperatures reaching at least 100°F, the most in the city's recorded history.

But the worst stretch came in July.

From July 5 through July 19, Little Rock reached 100°F or higher for 15 consecutive days.

And it wasn't just barely 100°.

July 12: 106°F
July 13: 108°F
July 14: 108°F
July 15: 107°F
July 16: 108°F
July 17: 109°F
July 18: 108°F

That's SEVEN straight days where the temperature never dropped below 106°F.

July 17, 1980 stands out in particular. Little Rock reached 109°F, while much of Arkansas was also experiencing extreme heat. The National Weather Service says more than 80% of the state reached at least 100°F that day, with nearly one-quarter of the state reaching 105°F.

And the heat wasn't confined to Central Arkansas.

Down toward Southwest Arkansas and Texarkana, temperatures were also brutal. Texarkana reached 104°F on both July 17 and July 18.

But the heat was only part of the story.

The summer of 1980 was also incredibly dry. Little Rock received only 0.53 inches of rain during June, compared with a normal June rainfall of around 3.50 inches.

The combination of extreme heat, humidity and drought conditions took a tremendous toll.

The National Weather Service estimates that approximately 120 heat-related deaths occurred in Arkansas during July alone. More than 200,000 chickens were lost, and roughly half of the state's corn crop was lost.

This wasn't simply a hot summer.

It was a historic Arkansas weather event.

And nearly half a century later, the summer of 1980 remains one of the best reminders that Arkansas has experienced some truly extreme heat long before we had today's technology, heat alerts and modern forecasting tools.

Could you imagine living through a summer like 1980?

Were you here?

If you remember the summer of 1980, we'd love to hear your stories.

#1980

08/31/2026

Well, wish I had some better news but the heat & humidity looks to continue this week...

Welcome to Southwest Arkansas Weather!As we wrap up August and he...

08/31/2026

Good Monday morning Southwest Arkansas. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for August 31st, 2026.

Starting out temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s, sunny and clear skies likely to start the day. Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper-90s and some 100s will be possible. Mostly sunny skies with some scattered cloud cover likely during the afternoon. Can’t rule out a low less than 10% chance of a pop up shower or storm for some, most stay dry. Overnight lows will be in the 70s.

Thanks to our sponsors: Palmer’s Roofing, J&S Auto Supply, Landmark Insurance Agency, Grease Gorilla, Patterson Credit Union, and Elite Tree Service!

~Noah