Arkansas – Rain begins to spot pavement across Little Rock as clouds thicken and breezy winds pick up late this morning. Drivers along I-30 and I-40 may notice slick stretches developing, especially as steadier showers arrive into the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, showers become more likely later today with gusty southwest winds shifting north and increasing through the afternoon. Wind gusts could reach around 30 mph, creating brief handling issues on open roadways .
Across Pulaski County and nearby areas like North Little Rock and Benton, rain may fall in short bursts, leading to reduced visibility at times. Plan extra travel time and keep headlights on during showers. Conditions begin to settle later tonight as rain tapers and skies gradually clear.
A cooler, calmer stretch follows. Saturday brings sunshine and highs in the low 60s, offering a crisp feel compared to today. By Sunday, temperatures rebound quickly into the upper 70s with bright skies and lighter winds.
The warm-up accelerates into early next week. Monday pushes into the mid-80s, and Tuesday climbs even higher, bringing a summer-like feel across central Arkansas. That warmth may fuel additional shower and thunderstorm chances by midweek.
For now, expect improving conditions after today’s rain, but stay alert for changing skies this afternoon.
Five Day Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas
Saturday: Sunny, high near 63
Sunday: Sunny, high near 77
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 84
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 86
Wednesday: Chance of showers, high near 86
