Wilson, Arkansas Weather
Wilson, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Wilson, Pope County.
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About Wilson, Arkansas
Wilson lies in the Arkansas Delta, a region where the land stretches flat and fertile under an immense sky. It lies 12.4 miles east-south-east of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 112°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-south-east of Pottsville. Here, the earth is a deep, rich loam, a testament to generations of cultivation, and the air hums with the persistent drone of cicadas in the summer heat. Fields of cotton and rice, vast emerald and gold carpets, unfurl to the horizon, broken only by stands of stately oak and pecan trees that offer a cool, dappled shade. The gentle incline of the land, barely perceptible, guides the slow, meandering flow of unseen waterways, remnants of a wetter, wilder past. Evenings here often bring a peculiar, luminous quality to the light, a soft, golden haze that seems to settle over the landscape, muting the edges of the world. The history of Wilson is deeply entwined with the agricultural boom of the early 20th century, a period that saw the rise of large-scale farming operations transforming the alluvial plain into a breadbasket. The distinctive architecture of the Wilson community, with its well-preserved homes and meticulously planned layout, reflects this era of prosperity and thoughtful development. The local economy, still anchored by agriculture, thrives on the cultivation of rice, soybeans, and cotton, a legacy passed down through families who have worked this land for decades. A notable landmark is the historic Wilson Theater, a beautifully restored Art Deco gem that serves as a cultural hub, a place where stories, both old and new, are still shared. The quiet pace of life in Wilson allows for a deep connection to the land and its enduring traditions.
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| Location | Wilson, Pope County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.210362°N, 92.929614°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72823, 72395 |
| Area Code | 479, 501 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wilson, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wilson, Arkansas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Wilson includes coordinates 35.210362°N, 92.929614°W, situated in Pope County. ZIP code 72823, 72395. Telephone area code: 479, 501. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
