The National Weather Service has released a timeline for severe storms to arrive in Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley early Wednesday.
Severe storms are possible 5 a.m. to 6 a.m., the weather service reported Tuesday night.
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 a.m. could be severe. The low will be around 59. A south wind of 10 to 15 mph will have gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
On Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms are expected before 11 a.m., then showers are likely with a possible thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Steady temperatures will be around 63. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.