LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The early sun breaks over the Arkansas River, lighting a thin veil of fog over calm water. The air feels unseasonably mild, hinting at the stretch of near-summer warmth coming to the state before a more unsettled pattern moves in next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, Friday will be sunny and warm, with highs reaching near 78°F. Light south winds will increase slightly through the day, gusting up to 15 mph as dry air and sunshine combine for another late-fall warm-up. Saturday follows suit, topping out near 79°F — a day that will feel more like early October than mid-November.
By Sunday, the pattern begins to shift. Highs remain in the low 70s, still pleasant, but clouds will start to increase as Gulf moisture surges northward. The first round of rain chances enters the picture Monday afternoon, with a 30–40% chance of scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Most activity looks light and short-lived, but wet roads may slow early commuters.
Tuesday and Wednesday bring more widespread rain chances as a cold front approaches from the west. Temperatures will gradually cool, marking the beginning of Arkansas’s transition toward true late-November weather — just in time for early Thanksgiving travel planning.
For now, the weekend remains ideal for outdoor work, local events, or travel — enjoy it before the pattern turns gray again next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Little Rock, AR:
Fri: 78/56 – Sunny; warm and dry.
Sat: 79/59 – Mostly sunny; breezy.
Sun: 74/54 – Partly cloudy; comfortable.
Mon: 75/58 – 40% chance of showers; warm.
Tue: 68/52 – Increasing clouds; scattered rain.
