Little Rock, Arkansas – Spring storms are set to sweep across Arkansas this weekend, bringing the threat of hail, flash flooding, and damaging winds through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, a cold front moving in Saturday will trigger a multi-day stretch of thunderstorms across central and northwest Arkansas, with the highest risks concentrated Saturday night through Sunday. Portions of I-40 near Conway and I-30 around Benton may see heavy downpours and limited visibility, creating hazardous travel conditions. Residents should prepare for brief power outages, wind damage, and even isolated tornadoes.
Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are likely over northwest Arkansas by Sunday night, with local amounts exceeding 4 inches. Flash flooding is possible in low-lying areas, especially in counties including Pulaski, Faulkner, and Perry. Spotters may be activated as storm conditions intensify.
Here’s the 5-day spring weather preview for central Arkansas:
- Saturday: High 84°F. Thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m., stronger storms by nightfall.
- Sunday: High 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely; risk of damaging wind and hail continues.
- Monday: High 80°F. Morning rain possible before clearing skies.
- Tuesday: High 83°F. Slight chance of afternoon showers.
- Wednesday: High 81°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely again, with a 60% chance of rain.
