Little Rock, AR – A warm, soupy haze hangs over central Arkansas this Saturday morning as thin fog drifts across fields and clings to quiet neighborhoods. Headlights smear over wet pavement along I-30 while early Thanksgiving travel picks up and deeper Gulf moisture pushes northward.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, fog should fade by midmorning, but clouds will rebuild quickly as moisture thickens across Pulaski and Saline Counties. A few spotty showers may develop ahead of noon, raising slick-road concerns for travelers heading into the metro for weekend plans or early holiday errands. Drivers should keep speeds conservative and allow extra distance while pavement stays damp.
According to forecasters, Thursday brings a stronger push of showers and thunderstorms as southeast winds increase. Models hint at evening storms that could produce brief downpours and lightning across major corridors, including I-40 and Highway 67/167. Heavy rainfall potential rises Thursday night and Friday morning, increasing the risk for minor street flooding near older drainage systems and low-lying neighborhoods.
To be fair, this November pattern remains typical for Arkansas, but after all, fast-moving cells often disrupt early Thanksgiving travel. Residents prepping for long-distance trips should charge devices, check wipers, and secure flexible departure times in case storms intensify. While no winter mix is expected yet, a distant “winter tease” could appear early next week if cooler air slides east of the Ozarks.
The weekend offers a welcome break. Saturday trends mostly sunny with lighter winds, while Sunday turns partly warm and ideal for outdoor chores or trip prep. Monday and Tuesday bring renewed shower chances as moisture lingers across the region.
Five-Day Forecast for Little Rock, AR:
Sat: 77/63 – Fog early; mostly cloudy and warm.
Sun: 67/62 – Mostly cloudy; 30% showers.
Mon: 70/51 – Showers likely; thunder possible.
Tue: 68/40 – Cloudy; scattered showers.
Wed: 61/41 – Cooler; slight rain chance.
