Little Rock, AR – Central Arkansas will bake under sunny skies Sunday, with highs near 94°F and heat index values climbing into the upper 90s before storm chances return early next week. Outdoor plans Sunday should be safe from rain, but the heat will still be a factor.
According to the National Weather Service, a Heat Advisory remains in effect for the Little Rock area until 8 p.m. Saturday. Temperatures on Sunday will feel slightly less oppressive but still call for caution during peak afternoon hours. Rain chances increase late Monday, with a slight chance of thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m. Tuesday bringing a 40% chance of showers and storms across Pulaski County and surrounding areas.
Residents should prepare for potential lightning, brief downpours, and gusty winds with next week’s storms, particularly during afternoon commutes. Cooler evenings in the low 70s will offer some relief after hot days.
This stretch marks a shift from the hot, dry pattern, so anyone with outdoor plans for early next week should keep an eye on radar updates.
Five Day Forecast for Little Rock, AR:
- Sunday: Sunny and hot. High 94°F, low 73°F.
- Monday: Slight chance of showers and storms after 1 p.m. High 93°F, low 73°F.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of showers and storms after 1 p.m. High 92°F, low 72°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a 30% storm chance late. High 93°F, low 74°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, 30% chance of storms. High 93°F, low 74°F.
