Local weather forecast

Weather in Pocahontas, AR

Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 72455

Sunny
Now91°F

Sunny

High / Low102° / 78°
Rain chance2%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 9:50PM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 9:59AM CDT until August 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 9:59AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny91°1% rain
2 PMSunny102°2% rain
3 PMSunny100°1% rain
4 PMSunny101°1% rain
5 PMSunny99°1% rain
6 PMSunny97°1% rain
7 PMSunny95°1% rain
8 PMClear91°1% rain
9 PMClear89°2% rain
10 PMClear88°2% rain
11 PMClear87°2% rain
12 AMClear80°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
102° 78°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
105° 76°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
107° 78°Sunny
Rain 1%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like93°F
Humidity59%
Pressure30.04 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind11 mph SSW
Wind gusts13 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index8
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:18 AM
Sunset07:59 PM
Moonrise04:25 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 5%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 93°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

91°F, 1% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 91°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

Very strong UV protection needed

UV index is 8. Use shade, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

Pocahontas weather today

Sunny and 91°F in Pocahontas, AR. Today's high is 102°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 30.04 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Pocahontas

Sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 07:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 105°F and a low near 76°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.

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