Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents can expect a significant shift in weather patterns next week. The cooler-than-average temperatures and high rainfall chances that have marked July will give way to much hotter conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, this transition is set to begin early next week. Rain will become sporadic, and temperatures will rise dramatically, with highs reaching the 100s in some areas by Tuesday. Thursday will see temperatures mostly in the 80s and 90s across the state, with Little Rock experiencing highs in the 90s.
The extended forecast for Little Rock indicates a gradual increase in temperatures starting today with a high of 86°F under cloudy skies. Rain is expected to continue through the weekend, with a 55% chance on Friday and 60% on Saturday. Sunday will see a high of 89°F with a 45% chance of rain.
As the new week begins, residents will notice a sharp rise in temperatures. Monday is forecasted to reach 94°F, and by Tuesday, the high is expected to hit 96°F under sunny skies. These oppressive conditions are typical of late July in Arkansas, contrasting sharply with the unusually cool and wet weather experienced recently.
