LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas will see a late-summer warm-up this week, with temperatures climbing steadily into the 90s and very little relief from rainfall. Highs Tuesday will top out in the mid-80s across most of the state, but by Friday and Saturday, much of central and southern Arkansas will push into the low to mid-90s.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, overnight lows will stay mild, ranging from the upper 50s in the Ozarks to the upper 60s in the Delta by midweek. The stretch of warm, dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend and into early next week.
Little Rock, Hot Springs, and Pine Bluff are expected to see afternoon highs near 94° by Saturday. Monticello and El Dorado could push closer to 96° by Sunday. Meanwhile, northern Arkansas cities such as Harrison and Mountain Home will stay slightly cooler, with highs in the upper 80s to near 90.
Travel and outdoor activities should be largely unaffected, but residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor work during the peak heat of the afternoon.
The next chance for rain appears minimal, with only a slight 10–15% chance of isolated showers returning early next week.
Five Day Forecast for Little Rock, Arkansas:
- Tuesday: High 84°, Low 62°, sunny and dry
- Wednesday: High 89°, Low 66°, warming trend continues
- Thursday: High 92°, Low 67°, mostly sunny
- Friday: High 94°, Low 68°, hot and dry
- Saturday: High 94°, Low 69°, near-record heat, no rain
