LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas closed the book on meteorological summer Monday, stepping into fall with noticeably cooler nights and lower humidity settling in across the state. The change arrives as September begins, offering relief after weeks of heat and stormy afternoons.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, meteorological fall runs September through November and often marks a shift toward more stable patterns. While daytime highs will still reach the 80s in many cities, overnight lows are expected to dip into the 60s, making mornings more comfortable.
Northwest Arkansas, including Fayetteville and Bentonville, will see the biggest temperature swings with crisp mornings by midweek. Central Arkansas, from Little Rock to Conway, should experience drier conditions that ease afternoon heat stress. Eastern communities near Jonesboro may still hold some late-season humidity through midweek, but relief is expected there as well.
Drivers may notice more fog developing in valleys during the early mornings this week, a typical sign of seasonal transition. Residents are encouraged to enjoy outdoor activities but remain aware of lingering heat during the day.
The National Weather Service notes this early fall pattern should hold through the weekend, with little chance of rain until early next week.
