by The Weather Podcast, Inc.
Good afternoon. Arkansas. I'm Matt Mullins. Step outside right now and you'll notice something — the rain's gone. We picked up about a fifth of an inch overnight, but the clouds are breaking apart. You're sitting at 54 degrees this morning, headed for a gorgeous afternoon. Sunshine takes over. Central Arkansas hits 71 degrees. Northwest Arkansas reaches 70. Northeast Arkansas tops out at 66. Light winds, clear skies — perfect weather for getting outside and enjoying it. Tonight stays comfortable. Lows drop to around 50 to 53 degrees under mostly clear skies. South winds pick up slightly. And that's your first hint of what's brewing. Monday brings heat and trouble. Highs surge to the mid to upper 70s statewide — 34 degrees above normal for early March. But between 7 A.M. and 1 P.M., thunderstorms fire up across Central Arkansas. Some could pack a punch — heavy rain, gusty winds, maybe a quarter to half inch of rainfall. Northwest Arkansas dodges most of it, staying sunny and hitting 76 degrees. Northeast Arkansas sees storms arrive by early afternoon. Monday night keeps the threat alive. Showers and thunderstorms linger through evening, especially south. Lows hold in the mid 60s — warmer than some April nights. Here's your heads-up for the week. Tuesday climbs near 80 degrees with another round of storms possible. Wednesday's the big one — a cold front sweeps through with strong to severe thunderstorms likely. Heavy rain totals could hit 1.5 to 3 inches statewide. Wednesday night that front clears. And temperatures crash. Thursday cools dramatically — highs only reach the low 60s under sunny skies. Friday rebounds nicely to the mid 70s with sunshine. The weekend looks mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 70s. Bottom line — enjoy today's sunshine. Stay weather-aware Monday through Wednesday. See you this evening.
Good morning. Arkansas. I'm Michael Nally. After an inch of rain overnight, we're finally drying out. Skies clear this morning as drier air settles in. Enjoy the calm while it lasts. Because Monday brings round two. Today's all sunshine statewide. Northwest Arkansas starts with patchy fog before 9 A.M., then turns gorgeous with a high near 70 degrees. Central Arkansas sees mostly sunny skies, reaching 71. Northeast Arkansas? Bright sunshine, topping out at 66. Light winds keep things peaceful. Tonight stays clear and mild. Lows settle into the low 50s across most of the state. Northwest Arkansas dips to 50 degrees, while central and northeast Arkansas hold near 51 to 53 degrees. Monday flips the script. Central Arkansas sees a chance of thunderstorms between 7 A.M. and 1 P.M., then storms become likely. Highs reach 76 degrees. Northwest Arkansas stays sunny and warm, hitting 77. Northeast Arkansas turns partly sunny with a chance of storms after 1 P.M., reaching 74. Some storms could pack a punch — hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Thursday flips the script again. A cold front sweeps through, clearing skies and dropping temperatures back to seasonal levels. Highs only reach the low 60s. Friday and Saturday look beautiful — sunny skies with highs in the low to mid 70s. Enjoy the sunshine today. You've earned it after last night's soaking. See you this afternoon.
Good evening. Arkansas. I'm Michael Nally. In Step outside you’ll feel it, that heavy, damp air hanging after nearly an inch of rain overnight. The ground is soaked, skies are still weeping a light drizzle. And temperatures are stuck in the 50s. That’s about 35 degrees warmer than usual for early March, but don’t get used to this muggy calm. Northwest Arkansas wakes up to a chilly 35 degrees, with patchy fog clinging to the valleys. But by afternoon? You’re looking at a dramatic rebound to 70 degrees under sunny skies. Tonight stays clear with lows dipping to 52. Sunday brings more sunshine and a high of 71, but keep an eye on the wind—shifting from northeast to southwest by midday. That’s your sign the warmup is real. Central Arkansas starts at 50 degrees with a slight chance of lingering showers this evening. Mostly cloudy skies stick around tonight, but Sunday turns mostly sunny with a high of 72—perfect for shaking off yesterday’s rain. By Monday, though, storms return. You’ve got a likely chance of thunderstorms rolling in by afternoon, with gusty southwest winds up to 20 miles an hour. Northeast Arkansas is the wild card. A chance of thunderstorms lingers through midnight, with temperatures actually rising overnight from 48 degrees at dusk to near 51 by dawn. Sunday clears out with a high of 66, but Monday brings another round of storms. By Tuesday, thunderstorms become likely as temperatures climb to 78 degrees—that’s well above normal. Here’s your heads-up for the week ahead. This is just the opening act. A powerful storm system builds early next week, bringing multiple rounds of severe weather Tuesday through Wednesday. Heavy rain, damaging winds. And even isolated tornadoes are possible, especially across southern and eastern Arkansas. Behind it? A sharp cooldown by Thursday, with highs dropping back to the 50s and 60s. In One last note, the Cache River near Patterson is under a Flood Warning starting Wednesday. If you’re near low-lying areas, move equipment to higher ground now. Spring officially arrives in 13 days. But it looks like the weather is giving us a preview of the stormy side first. See you tomorrow.
Good morning. Arkansas. I'm Aaron Jolly. That heavy, sticky air you felt stepping outside this morning? It isn't just humidity—it's fuel. A powerful cold front is marching across Arkansas right now, crashing into all that warm, unstable energy. We've a **Severe Thunderstorm Watch** in effect for 14 counties in eastern and southern Arkansas until 2 P.M., including Pine Bluff. Stuttgart. And Newport. And if you're near Hot Springs or Glenwood, keep a sharp eye on the roads—a **Flash Flood Warning** is active until 10:30 A.M. With 1 to 3 inches of rain falling fast. Central Arkansas, you're waking up to 70 degrees—that's 37 degrees above normal for early March. You'll hit 77 degrees around 1 P.M. Before temperatures crash this afternoon. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds by mid-morning. Tonight, you drop to 52 degrees with lingering showers. Northwest Arkansas starts cooler at 59 degrees in Fayetteville and Bentonville, with morning storms likely. But the real story is the drop—expect 38 degrees tonight as the front clears. Sunday rebounds beautifully to 71 degrees and sunshine. Jonesboro, you're ground zero for the heaviest rain today. Thunderstorms are certain before 11 A.M., with highs near 74 degrees. Like Little Rock, your temperatures fall through the afternoon, bottoming out at 50 degrees tonight. This is a dangerous setup for flooding. If you approach a covered road, turn around—don't drown. Looking ahead. Sunday offers a sunny break with highs in the 60s and 70s. But Monday and Tuesday bring another round of storms, potentially severe, with highs near 80. Wednesday sharply cooler, drying out by Friday. Keep those phones charged and stay weather-aware this afternoon. See you tomorrow. See you this afternoon.
Good morning. Arkansas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and you'll feel it. That thick, humid air that tells you something's brewing. We're sitting at 62 degrees statewide with dewpoints in the low 60s. That's fuel. Today brings one last gasp of warmth before everything changes. Central Arkansas climbs to 83 degrees — running about 41 degrees above normal for early March. Northwest Arkansas tops out at 76, northeast hits 78. South winds gust to 25 miles an hour all afternoon, pumping in that Gulf moisture like a furnace. But A cold front is bearing down tonight. And it's packing serious punch. Northwest Arkansas sees the first wave around 9 this evening — storms capable of large hail, damaging winds. And tornadoes. Central Arkansas gets hammered between midnight and 5 A.M. With heavy rain and dangerous lightning. Some storms could dump three-quarters to one inch of rain in minutes. Saturday morning brings round two. The southeast gets hit with heavy rain before noon. Rainfall totals could reach one to two inches statewide, with isolated higher amounts. Flash flooding is possible where storms train over the same spots. Behind the front, temperatures crash. Saturday's highs range from 63 in the northwest to 76 central — a 41 degrees-degree drop from today. Sunday brings a break with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Looking ahead, more storm chances return Monday and Tuesday. Another round of heavy rain hits mid-week. Rainfall totals through next Wednesday could reach three to five inches across much of the state. Have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight and tomorrow morning. Don't wait until the last minute to take shelter. See you tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.
Good afternoon. Arkansas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you're already sweating. We're sitting at 74 degrees with that thick, sticky air that makes your shirt cling. But here's the headline. Little Rock could tie or break a 1918 record today. That's 82 degrees, folks. In the next 24 hours. Central Arkansas tops out near 79 with partly sunny skies. Northwest Arkansas hits 71 under mostly cloudy conditions with a coin flip chance at afternoon thunderstorms. Northeast Arkansas reaches 74 with storms possible between 1 and 3 P.M. Tonight cools to the low 60s statewide under partly cloudy skies. Winds stay light out of the south. Friday cranks the heat even higher. Central Arkansas climbs to 82. Northeast Arkansas hits 78. Northwest Arkansas reaches 75. But here's where it gets serious. Severe weather potential builds through the afternoon and evening. Strong southerly winds gust to 30 miles an hour. Thunderstorms fire up Friday evening. Some could turn severe with damaging winds and large hail. Saturday morning brings widespread storms and heavy rain across most regions before noon. Rainfall totals could reach three quarters to one inch. Highs range from 65 in the northwest to 76 in central areas before temperatures drop behind the cold front. Sunday offers a break. Partly sunny skies return with highs in the upper 60s to near 70. Morning showers taper off early. Next week turns unsettled again. Monday through Wednesday brings daily thunderstorm chances, some potentially strong. Highs stay in the mid to upper 70s through Tuesday before another system drops us back to the low 70s by Wednesday. Enjoy the record warmth today, but keep Friday's severe weather on your radar. Have a plan and know where to shelter. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Arkansas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and you'll feel 66 degrees. At dawn. That's 35 degrees warmer than early March should be. The overnight low? Also 66. The temperature never budged. In the next 24 hours. We're locked in a humid, stormy pattern. Showers and thunderstorms are already rolling through the northern half of the state. Up in Northeast Arkansas, thunderstorms dominate the morning — 80 percent chance. You'll hit 75 degrees by afternoon. Northwest Arkansas gets the same treatment. Storms through midday, then they ease off. Highs reach 71. Central Arkansas catches a slight break. Rain chances sit at 60 percent this morning, then storms fade. Highs surge to 79 degrees. That's just 35 degrees shy of Little Rock's record for today. Tonight, clouds part a bit. Lows only drop to the low 60s. And if you're out after dark, look up — it's a Full Moon. Friday brings round two. Strong to severe thunderstorms fire up, especially across western and northern Arkansas. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats. Highs climb into the upper 70s to low 80s. We could break records. The weekend stays messy. Saturday brings more storms statewide. Sunday finally dries out with highs in the 60s and 70s. Looking ahead, another system rolls in Tuesday into Wednesday. More rain, more storms, then a real cooldown by midweek. Highs drop into the 60s with lows in the 40s. We're gaining over two minutes of daylight each day now. Spring equinox is two weeks out. But today? Feels like we skipped ahead a month. If storms fire up near you tomorrow, have a plan. Charging your phone now beats scrambling later. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Arkansas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you might think April came early. We're sitting at 71 degrees under clear skies, running a solid 45 degrees warmer than usual for early March. It's a beautiful spring preview, but don't let that sunshine fool you. We've a **severe thunderstorm watch** in effect until **11 P.M.** for parts of western Arkansas, including Logan. Polk. Scott. And Yell counties. In the next 24 hours. Here's the timeline for your night. Northwest Arkansas gets the first round. Thunderstorms become likely after **8 P.M.**, peaking right around **9 P.M.** with a 90 percent chance. Some of those storms could pack a punch with large hail and damaging winds. You'll stay mild tonight with a low around 56. Central Arkansas, the action rolls in later. You're in the clear until after **11 P.M.**, with storms peaking around midnight. Rain is likely. And you'll only drop to about 63 degrees. Up in the northeast corner, the worst holds off until the early morning. Expect thunderstorms between 45 degrees and **5 A.M.**, with lows staying near 64. Thursday brings a quick break. Storms taper off by mid-morning. And the sun fights back. Little Rock surges to near 79 degrees. That's flirting with record territory. The northwest cools to 71. And the northeast hits 75. Looking ahead, the pattern stays active. Friday into Saturday brings another round of storms. And we could see two to three inches of rain by the weekend. Temperatures cool down slightly for Sunday and Monday before climbing back up. Keep those weather radios handy tonight. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Arkansas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll swear April arrived early. We're sitting at 64 degrees under gray skies. And the temperature never even dropped overnight. That warm blanket of air is parked right over us. In the next 24 hours. Here's the setup for the day. Northwest Arkansas is the bullseye for active weather. Showers and thunderstorms are likely through the day. And some could turn severe. Keep an eye out for hail or damaging winds. You'll hit 68 degrees with gusts to 20 miles an hour. Central Arkansas stays warmer and drier. Partly sunny skies help you reach 79 degrees — that's about 44 degrees above normal for early March. Just a slight chance of a shower pops up after midday. Northeast Arkansas sits in the middle. Highs climb near 77 degrees with a chance of showers developing by late morning. Tonight, the weather spreads south. Thunderstorms become likely in Central Arkansas after midnight. Lows hold in the low 60s statewide. If you're out late, you might hear rumbles before you see the rain. Thursday brings another round. Central Arkansas hits 79 again with storms likely. Northwest Arkansas reaches 72 with continued thunderstorms. Looking ahead, this warm, wet pattern locks in through the weekend. Highs stay in the 70s to near 80. Expect multiple rounds of showers and storms Friday through Saturday. Some could be strong to severe. Rainfall totals of two to four inches are possible in spots. Spring isn't officially here for two weeks, but looking at the forecast. I'd say it already arrived. If the thunder rolls in tonight, don't panic. That's just the soundtrack of spring in Arkansas. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Arkansas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, if you stepped outside today and thought. Did we skip straight to May? You're not wrong. Arkansas is sitting at 74 degrees right now under clear skies. That's nearly 48 degrees warmer than where we started this morning. A southerly flow is pumping Gulf air straight up through the state. That's your engine behind all this warmth. In the next 24 hours. Central Arkansas topped out at 79 degrees today. Felt like a gift. Tonight, clouds roll in and lows settle around 61. Enjoy the calm evening. Because this is the last quiet night for a while. Now head northwest to Fayetteville. That's where things get interesting first. Storms develop after 9 P.M. Tonight. About a coin flip chance, so keep radar handy if you're out late. Wednesday is the main event. Storms likely all day with a high near 69 degrees. Some could pack large hail and damaging winds. Wednesday night stays active with lows near 57. Over in northeast Arkansas, today reached 76 degrees. A slight chance of showers pops up around 11 A.M. Wednesday. Storm chances climb Wednesday night with lows near 64. So what's the bigger picture this week? An active pattern locks in Wednesday and doesn't let go through the weekend. Multiple rounds of storms are coming. Western and northern Arkansas could see 2 to 4 inches of rain total. Temperatures stay stubbornly warm. Mid 70s to low 80s through the weekend. Friday might be the warmest day we've seen since last fall. One more thing worth noting. The full moon rises at sunset tonight. We're gaining over two minutes of daylight each day now. Spring equinox is just two weeks out. The atmosphere clearly got the memo early. Charge your devices tonight and double check those weather alerts. Wednesday demands your attention. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.