Arkansas — The air feels warm and quiet, with sunlight stretching across neighborhoods and highways. But that calm won’t last long.
Temperatures rise into the low 80s this afternoon in Little Rock, bringing a noticeable early-season warm-up.
For now, conditions stay steady.
Skies remain mostly sunny, and winds stay light. It’s a comfortable stretch for outdoor plans, yard work, or travel across central Arkansas.
But changes are already lining up.
Moisture from the Gulf continues pushing north, and that sets the stage for a more active pattern. Clouds will gradually increase heading into the weekend.
Saturday keeps the warm trend going.
Highs climb into the mid-80s under mostly sunny skies. It will feel more like early summer than early spring.
Sunday is when things shift.
Showers begin developing by afternoon, followed by thunderstorms into the evening. Rain chances increase to around 30% during the day, then jump higher Sunday night.
Plan ahead if you’re traveling.
Roads along I-30 and I-40 could become slick late Sunday. Visibility may drop quickly during heavier downpours.
Storm chances continue into Monday.
Scattered thunderstorms remain possible, with about a 40% chance of rain. Some storms could bring gusty winds and brief heavy rain.
Meteorologists are now tracking a broader system organizing across the Plains. This setup supports multiple rounds of storms into early next week.
Stay weather-aware through midweek.
Tuesday brings a brief break with warmer temperatures near the mid-80s. But additional storm chances return Tuesday night through Wednesday.
The pattern remains active, with periodic showers and storms continuing through the middle of the week.
5-Day Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas:
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 83°F
Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 59°F
Saturday: Sunny, high near 85°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 83°F, storms developing late
Monday: Chance of thunderstorms, high near 82°F
