Little Rock, Ark. – Travelers across Arkansas should prepare for a hot, mostly sunny Labor Day with the added risk of storms arriving by Monday afternoon. Those heading east on I-40 or south on I-30 could see wet pavement and reduced visibility during evening drives.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, highs will reach the mid-80s on Monday, but scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop after 1 p.m. Rain chances continue into Monday night and Tuesday, when storms could disrupt outdoor plans and create minor travel delays across Pulaski County.
Monday morning will stay dry, but clouds will thicken by midday. Winds remain light from the northeast, keeping humidity noticeable but not extreme. Rain coverage will remain hit-or-miss, with about a 20% chance Monday, rising to 40% Tuesday.
By Wednesday, conditions improve with mostly sunny skies and highs near 83. Cooler nights follow, with lows dipping into the upper 50s by Thursday. This break brings more comfortable weather for late-week school commutes and outdoor events.
Drivers should use caution during peak rain hours Monday and Tuesday, especially near Little Rock’s major interchanges. Keep headlights on, allow extra stopping distance, and watch for slick conditions on bridges and ramps.
Showers taper off by Wednesday night, leaving Arkansas with a drier stretch into late week. Additional advisories may follow if storm coverage expands.
Five Day Forecast for Little Rock, AR
- Monday (Labor Day): Mostly sunny, high 85. 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m. Low 64.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible, high 83. 40% chance of rain. Low 63.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 83. Low 63.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 79. Low 58.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 83. Low around 61.
