Little Rock, AR — A wave of dangerous weather is set to impact central Arkansas this weekend, with severe thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds forecast to begin Saturday afternoon. The greatest threat centers along the I-30 corridor, including Little Rock, as an active front sweeps across the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, the storm system will begin to organize Friday night and ramp up Saturday afternoon. Isolated tornadoes are possible, but large hail over 2 inches and wind gusts up to 25 mph are the main concerns. Spotter activation may be required on Sunday as conditions intensify.
Rain and storms will continue into Sunday, especially in southeastern Arkansas, where the risk of severe weather lingers into the evening. Residents are urged to monitor local alerts and stay indoors during peak storm hours. Hydration and heat safety are also important as highs near 82°F arrive with high humidity and unstable air.
Here’s the detailed weekend outlook:
- Saturday: Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., high near 76°F. Gusts up to 20 mph.
- Saturday Night: Rain and thunderstorms continue, low around 65°F.
- Sunday: Scattered storms, mainly after 1 p.m., high near 82°F. Winds gusting to 25 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and cooler, high around 68°F.
- Tuesday–Thursday: Rain chances persist, with daily highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
