Joshua Rugger

While Tropical Storm Francine continues to bring widespread impacts to portions of the Deep South, abundant cloud cover and a slight chance of rain will keep our temperatures below-average later on…

Summer is roaring back into Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, but a complicated weather pattern could also bring shower and storm chances to our area as we head into next week! High temperat…

The good times will continue to roll in the weather world on this “Hump Day”, as cooler temperatures and low humidity look to remain in place across much of the area! High pressure will…

More strong to severe storms will be possible late tonight into early Saturday morning, especially across portions of far Northwest Arkansas. Much like yesterday, large hail and damaging winds will…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — We’ve seen some BRUTALLY cold temperatures in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley over the last few days, with many locations crushing daily record lows on the mornings of January 15 and 16! Believe it or not, many locations in our weather coverage area were actually colder than Antarctica throughout this […]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — It’s the most wonderful time of year in Northwest Arkansas…and we’re not talking about Christmas! Fall is just around the corner, and with it comes the beautiful leaves that paint the Boston Mountains in many dazzling colors. After a relatively hot Summer, what is the foliage outlook looking like this year […]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — 5:32PM UPDATE (8/9/23): Significant severe thunderstorms, capable of producing strong tornadoes, intense damaging wind gusts and very large hail, are possible in portions of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley late Wednesday afternoon into the evening. Current Severe Weather Risk The SPC has upgraded much of Northwest Arkansas to an Enhanced […]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Summer in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley typically means hot weather and plenty of sunshine, but this year has brought particularly intense heatwaves that have led to well-above average temperatures. As we move into the final month of meteorological Summer, lets explore why it has been so hot in our […]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing intense damaging wind gusts and large hail, are possible tonight into early Sunday morning across portions of Northwest A…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes, will be possible Friday morning into the early afternoon hours across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Additionally, a few strong storms may fire off Thursday afternoon, with gusty winds and large hail the main concerns. Thursday Afternoon […]