Fog hangs low over the Arkansas River this morning, and headlights glow along I-30 as commuters ease through pockets of mist. The gray start will not last. Sunshine is breaking through, and temperatures are climbing fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, skies turn partly sunny today with highs near 79 degrees. South winds increase to 10 mph, with gusts near 20 mph. That breeze pulls in warmer air and signals a more active stretch ahead.
Rain chances return Wednesday afternoon, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Highs reach near 80. Storm coverage expands Wednesday night, when showers and thunderstorms become likely, with rain chances rising to 60%.
Thursday keeps scattered storms in play, especially before noon, with highs near 79. By Friday, a 60% chance of showers develops again, and highs push into the mid-80s. Saturday carries the highest rain risk of the week, near 90%, with showers and thunderstorms likely and highs cooling to the mid-70s.
Plan for wet roads during heavier bursts, especially along I-40 and I-430. Gusty winds and lightning may briefly disrupt outdoor plans late week.
Looking ahead, above-normal temperatures are favored into early next week in the 6–10 day outlook. Spring warmth is building across Arkansas.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, March 8. Longer evenings arrive just as this March weather pattern turns more unsettled.
Five Day Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas:
Today: Partly sunny, high near 79.
Wednesday: 30% chance of storms, high near 80.
Thursday: 50% chance of showers and storms, high near 79.
Friday: Showers likely, high near 84.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 74.
