Fort Smith Storms: Severe Threat Fades Tonight

Fort Smith can expect thunderstorms tonight, with a diminishing severe threat as cooler air takes over. The primary concern for storms and potential large hail is concentrated in the earlier evening hours. By late evening, storms are predicted to move out, leaving behind cooler temperatures and a brisk northwest wind overnight.

The forecast for Saturday indicates a cool and windy day with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the 40s, alongside isolated showers. Sunday is expected to be calmer and brighter, with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching the low to mid-50s.

Early next week will start cool and dry, with highs in the mid-40s to low 50s. However, beginning Tuesday night, milder air will return, bringing chances for showers. The latter half of next week is projected to feature near-daily shower and storm possibilities.