Low gray clouds hang over central Arkansas this morning, with a cool, slightly damp feel settling across Little Rock as traffic moves over still-drying pavement.
According to the National Weather Service, mostly cloudy skies will dominate through late morning across Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, and Conway before gradual clearing begins this afternoon. Temperatures climb from the low 50s into the upper 60s, with light northeast winds keeping conditions stable but leaving pockets of moisture on roads and sidewalks.
This is part of a broader system shifting east from the Lower Mississippi Valley, allowing drier air and warmer temperatures to build into Arkansas through the weekend.
The biggest impact early today is on travel. Drivers along I-30, I-40, and Highway 67 may encounter slick spots in shaded or low-lying areas, especially near river-adjacent roads and underpasses where moisture lingers longer. Visibility may briefly dip in thicker cloud cover during late morning.
Plan extra time for the midday commute and watch for changing road conditions as skies begin to brighten.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are tracking a warming trend followed by increasing storm chances early next week. Sunshine dominates the weekend, pushing highs into the upper 70s by Sunday and near 80 by Monday. By Monday night into Tuesday, a 20–40% chance of showers and thunderstorms returns, with gusty winds possible but severe risk still uncertain.
Five-day outlook:
Saturday: Sunny, high 70°F
Sunday: Sunny, high 77°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 80°F
Tuesday: Storm chance, high 78°F
Wednesday: Showers possible, high 75°F
