Little Rock, Arkansas – Warm air drifts across central Arkansas before sunrise, carrying a muggy, unsettled feel as clouds stretch thin over the metro. Pavement still holds the night’s dampness, and early drivers may notice a few hazy patches as Tuesday’s warmth begins to build again.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, today stays partly sunny with highs near the upper 70s. Winds from the southwest increase through the day, hinting at a developing pattern that becomes more active as Thanksgiving travel ramps up. Tonight stays mild under mostly cloudy skies.
Wednesday brings another warm day with highs around 80 and light winds. Clouds grow thicker late Wednesday night as Gulf moisture surges north. A few showers may pass through after midnight, marking the earliest signal of a more significant system set to arrive Thursday.
Thursday carries the greatest impact for early holiday travel. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially from midday through the afternoon. A few storms could produce gusty winds or brief downpours, creating slower travel along I-30, I-40, U.S. 67/167, and local arterials around Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, and Jacksonville. Models hint at pockets of heavier rain that may reduce visibility or cause ponding on roads.
Thursday night continues with showers before conditions begin to ease. Friday keeps a chance for more scattered showers, though breaks in the clouds should arrive by the afternoon. Even with lingering dampness, temperatures remain mild enough to avoid any cold-weather issues as the region stays firmly in late-fall mode.
Saturday trends partly sunny and cooler, offering a calmer window for leaf cleanup, yard prep, or early decorating before Thanksgiving week enters full swing.
Five-Day Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 80.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 75.
Friday: Chance of showers, high near 75.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 65.
Sunday: Chance of showers, high near 64.
