Arkansas – Clear skies and warm air won’t last long, as a surge of moisture pushes into central Arkansas early Saturday, bringing steady rain and thunderstorms just as the day gets going.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, showers begin before 7 a.m. Saturday, with storms becoming more widespread through the morning and afternoon. Rain chances climb to 80%, with wind gusts up to 20 mph and periods of moderate rainfall expected .
Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Benton will start the day with dry roads, but conditions will deteriorate quickly. Expect slick pavement and reduced visibility along I-30, I-40, and Highway 67 during heavier showers. Plan extra time for travel and keep headlights on in rain.
Storms taper off into Saturday night, with only a slight chance of lingering showers as cooler air moves in. Temperatures drop from near 88 degrees today to the low 70s Saturday, then fall into the 40s by early Sunday morning, delivering a crisp reset.
Sunday brings sunshine and calmer conditions, with highs near 72 degrees and light winds. The quiet pattern holds into Monday with sunny skies and mid-70s temperatures, followed by a gradual warmup into the upper 70s by Tuesday.
More updates may follow as Saturday’s rain timing becomes clearer. Heading out early Saturday? Expect wet roads and slower travel.
Five Day Forecast for Little Rock, Arkansas
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, high 72°F
Sunday: Sunny, high 72°F
Monday: Sunny, high 76°F
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 76°F
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 80°F
