LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A crisp, dry air mass is keeping Arkansas mornings cool and afternoons mild through Friday, bringing classic fall conditions before a gradual warm-up this weekend. Sunshine and northeast winds will make Thursday and Friday feel comfortable, with highs in the 70s and lows dipping into the 40s across northern parts of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, temperatures will stay below average through Friday morning before southerly winds usher in a few degrees of warming each day. By Saturday and Sunday, highs are expected to climb into the lower 80s, with lows moderating into the 50s and 60s. The stretch of dry weather is expected to persist into early next week, providing excellent conditions for outdoor events, harvest activities, and weekend travel across I-40 and U.S. 67 corridors.
Residents are urged to take advantage of the comfortable weather while it lasts. Morning commuters should prepare for cool starts, especially in the Ozark Foothills and north-central counties where readings may dip into the low 40s. Gardeners should continue protecting sensitive plants from early-morning chill, while those with outdoor plans can expect abundant sunshine statewide.
No rain is forecast through early next week, and visibility will remain excellent thanks to the dry air mass. Gradual humidity increases are expected late Sunday into Monday, signaling a shift toward a warmer pattern for mid-October.
Five-Day Forecast for Little Rock, AR:
Thu: 74/52 – Sunny, dry; cool morning, mild afternoon.
Fri: 75/48 – Bright sun; crisp start, light northeast breeze.
Sat: 82/56 – Mostly sunny, warming trend begins.
Sun: 84/60 – Sunny and warmer; light southerly winds.
Mon: 85/63 – Warm, partly sunny; mild early week pattern.
