Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas drivers may face wet roads and possible delays along I-30 Friday evening as storms move through the Little Rock metro. Officials urge residents to watch for changing conditions and allow extra travel time if heading to football games or evening events.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will bring sunny skies and highs near 91 before storms arrive Friday night. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and lightning, especially in Pulaski and surrounding counties. Calm winds Thursday will shift southwest Friday, pushing warm, moist air into central Arkansas ahead of the storm line.
Friday night’s storm window may cause slick roads on I-30, I-40, and local streets across Pulaski County. Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel if storms intensify. Outdoor activities, including football games and evening gatherings, may experience lightning delays. Keep mobile devices charged in case of power outages and secure outdoor items that could blow away.
The weekend starts unsettled, with a 40 percent storm chance Saturday before skies clear on Sunday. Temperatures ease back into the upper 70s early next week, giving Arkansas its first real taste of fall-like weather after days of 90s.
Conditions will stay mild into Tuesday, but scattered showers could return by late Monday. More advisories are possible if storm coverage expands Friday or Saturday.
Five Day Forecast for Little Rock, Arkansas
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 91. Low around 67.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 95. Storm chance late. Low 64.
- Saturday: 40% chance of storms. High 75, low 61.
- Sunday: Partly sunny. High 77, low 61.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 78. 20% storm chance overnight.
