Arkansas wakes up under a calm, cool sky, but sunshine is already pushing Little Rock toward a steady warmup that will quickly shift conditions from crisp to comfortably mild by afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are starting near 49°F with clear to partly cloudy skies, climbing to around 71°F today. Light winds keep conditions stable, with another cool night ahead near 46°F before a warming trend builds through midweek.
Across Pulaski County and along I-30 and I-40, travel remains smooth with dry pavement and excellent visibility. The early chill may linger through mid-morning, so light layers will help before temperatures rebound into the 70s.
By Tuesday, mostly sunny skies continue with highs in the low 70s. Wednesday brings a noticeable shift as clouds increase and highs push toward 76°F. Winds begin to pick up slightly, signaling a transition toward a more active pattern.
Meteorologists are now tracking increasing moisture by mid to late week. A 20% chance of showers develops by Wednesday night and continues into Thursday. By Friday afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorms become more likely, which could briefly slow traffic and create slick conditions during peak travel times.
Plan ahead late this week. Keep rain gear nearby and allow extra travel time once storms begin to develop.
Five Day Outlook For Little Rock, Arkansas:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 73°F
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 76°F
Thursday: Slight chance of showers, high near 73°F
Friday: Slight chance of storms, high near 79°F
Saturday: Chance of storms, high near 83°F
