Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas heads into the weekend with summer heat holding steady, as sunny skies push highs into the low 90s across much of the state. The National Weather Service says central Arkansas, including Little Rock, will top out near 93 degrees Saturday afternoon before slightly cooler conditions move in early next week.
According to the agency, residents can expect calm conditions through Sunday, with northeast winds around 5 mph keeping humidity levels manageable. The heat will be most noticeable during the day, with overnight lows dropping into the upper 60s, offering some relief for outdoor events.
Little Rock and nearby cities such as North Little Rock, Benton, and Conway will see mostly clear skies through Sunday night, making it ideal for travel and outdoor gatherings. The pattern shifts late Monday into Tuesday, when a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops, potentially affecting morning commutes and evening plans.
Drivers should prepare for wet roads and reduced visibility Tuesday and Wednesday as scattered storms return. Officials advise monitoring updates in case of stronger storms, especially for those traveling on I-30 and I-40 through central Arkansas.
Conditions stay unsettled midweek, with rain chances lingering into Thursday. More advisories may follow if storm coverage increases.
Five Day Forecast for Little Rock, Ark.:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 93. Low around 70.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 91. Low around 66.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 87. Low around 66.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of showers/storms, high near 76. Low around 61.
- Wednesday: 20% chance of showers, high near 80. Low around 61.
