Local weather forecast

Weather in Chester, AR

Updated 2026-08-11 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 72934

Sunny
Now88°F

Sunny

High / Low100° / 75°
Rain chance2%
Wind8 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 7:32PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.

Safety instructions

Take 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.

Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 7:32PM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.

Safety instructions

Take 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.

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 5:13AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon today to 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 instructions

Take 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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny88°1% rain
12 PMSunny97°1% rain
1 PMSunny96°1% rain
2 PMSunny98°1% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy99°2% rain
4 PMSunny100°1% rain
5 PMSunny99°1% rain
6 PMSunny99°1% rain
7 PMSunny97°1% rain
8 PMSunny94°1% rain
9 PMClear91°1% rain
10 PMClear89°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
100° 75°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
103° 77°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
101° 77°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like92°F
Humidity55%
Pressure30.08 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind8 mph SSW
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:33 AM
Sunset08:11 PM
Moonrise04:41 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 2%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 92°F with winds near 8 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

88°F, 1% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 88°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 2%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Chester weather today

Sunny and 88°F in Chester, AR. Today's high is 100°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 55%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chester

Sunrise is at 06:33 AM and sunset is at 08:11 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 103°F and a low near 77°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.

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