Little Rock, AR – Showers and thunderstorms will move into Arkansas on Sunday before a stretch of warm and sunny weather takes over next week. Residents can expect a cool and cloudy start to Sunday, with increasing chances of rain by the evening.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will be likely Sunday night, mainly before 4 a.m., with a 50% chance of precipitation. Winds will shift from the northeast to the north at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Rainfall amounts will remain light, between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
By Monday, skies will clear, and temperatures will rise to near 69°F. Winds will be light, transitioning to the west in the afternoon. Monday night will remain calm with clear skies and lows around 44°F.
Spring-like temperatures will dominate midweek, with highs reaching 75°F on Tuesday under sunny skies. Southwesterly winds will bring warm air, making it feel more like April than early March.
Wednesday could see a return of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, though temperatures will stay in the mid-70s. By Thursday and Friday, conditions will remain mostly sunny, with highs near 78°F.
With daylight saving time beginning Sunday, residents should prepare for an extra hour of evening daylight. Drivers should use caution in wet conditions Sunday night, but the week ahead looks ideal for enjoying the outdoors.
