Little Rock, AR – After a stretch of sunny and breezy spring days, thunderstorms are expected to return to central Arkansas by midweek, with rain and storm activity likely Thursday into Friday. Residents in Little Rock and surrounding areas should prepare for a pattern shift, including increased humidity and elevated storm chances.
According to the National Weather Service, rain and isolated thunderstorms could begin Wednesday night with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. By Thursday, the risk rises to 30 percent, with partly cloudy skies and a high near 82°F. Showers may linger into Friday, continuing the unsettled pattern into the weekend.
Before the storms, Arkansas will enjoy warm, dry conditions. Sunday through Tuesday offers sunshine, daytime highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, and breezy southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph Sunday afternoon. The warm and dry spell will give way to increasing cloud cover and atmospheric instability beginning Wednesday evening.
Travelers should monitor forecasts closely, especially those driving along I-30 or commuting during the Thursday afternoon peak. Rainfall totals are expected to remain light, but thunderstorm activity could disrupt outdoor plans and slow traffic in urban areas.
Five-Day Extended Forecast for Little Rock, AR:
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 84°F. Gusts up to 30 mph.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 83°F. Breezy early.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 73°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny early, 20% chance of storms late. High near 75°F.
- Thursday: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 82°F.
