Arkansas — A thick blanket of early-morning clouds hangs low over Little Rock, softening streetlights and muting the glow on the wet pavement. The air feels mild for mid-November, and a light east breeze moves through the trees as the region prepares for a rapid warm-up and a growing storm signal.
Today brings increasing cloud cover with highs soaring into the upper 60s to near 70. A few showers or thunderstorms may fire late in the morning and early afternoon. Drivers commuting along I-30 and I-40 should watch for brief, gusty downpours that could slow traffic. Anyone traveling early for Thanksgiving may want to shift outdoor tasks—like securing loose decorations or finishing leaf cleanup—to late afternoon when storms diminish.
Tuesday delivers the warmest stretch of the week. Sunshine breaks through early, pushing temperatures toward the upper 70s. South winds strengthen to 15 mph with higher gusts, creating bumpy travel for high-profile vehicles along open stretches of I-530 and Highway 167. This early-season warmth acts as a “Winter Tease,” a reminder that sharp transitions can spark impactful weather.
By Tuesday night, humidity thickens, and clouds return. According to model trends, a developing disturbance approaches from the west, increasing the chance of storms Wednesday morning and afternoon. A few cells could produce heavier rain or lightning, especially east of the city toward Cabot and Jacksonville. Thanksgiving travelers flying from Clinton National Airport should monitor for short-term delays as the system passes.
Rain becomes more likely Wednesday night into Thursday. Downpours and a low-end thunder chance could complicate major holiday travel routes statewide. Friday eases slightly with scattered showers and highs in the low 70s, while Saturday turns partly sunny and calmer. Sunday stays mostly quiet with just a slight chance of light rain.
