Little Rock, Arkansas – Heavy thunderstorms threaten afternoon travel and evening plans in Little Rock and across Central Arkansas, with the potential for dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding through late Wednesday night.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are most likely between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday, with a 60% chance of rain and heat index values pushing up to 99°F. Affected areas include Pulaski, Saline, and Faulkner counties, where brief but intense downpours could bring up to half an inch of rain. Roads across Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Benton could see ponding water during the evening commute.
Wednesday will bring a continued risk of storms, especially in the afternoon, with heat index values in the upper 90s. Outdoor activities, including summer camps and ballgames, may be disrupted. Residents should charge electronic devices, secure outdoor items, and avoid flooded roadways. Little Rock School District parents are urged to check for possible delays or changes to activities. Power outages remain possible, particularly in neighborhoods with overhead lines.
Scattered showers will linger through Thursday before drier conditions return for the weekend. Further weather alerts may be issued as the situation evolves.
Five Day Forecast for Little Rock, AR:
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely, high near 89°F. Heat index to 97°F.
- Thursday: 30% chance of afternoon storms, high near 93°F.
- Friday: Mostly clear, high near 96°F.
- Saturday: 30% chance of storms, high near 96°F.
- Sunday: 40% chance of storms, high near 94°F.
