Little Rock is waking up to clear skies and a brisk north wind Thursday, but the city still has one more mild afternoon before fall tightens its grip. Temperatures should climb into the upper 60s under full sun, with afternoon gusts of 15–25 knots. Then the next few mornings turn decidedly colder, with lows in the 30s arriving by Thursday night.
Sunny Thursday Gives Way To A Sharp Cooldown
The National Weather Service in Little Rock forecasts a high near 68 Thursday, followed by a mostly clear night with a low around 37. Friday stays sunny but cooler, topping out near 57 before temperatures dip to about 32 overnight.
That is a sharper turn than the outlook described in Wednesday’s Hoodline forecast, with the weekend now looking more like jacket weather than a lingering taste of summer. Winds should ease Friday after Thursday’s gusty northwest flow.
Weekend Weather Stays Mostly Dry
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 54, though temperatures may slide toward 50 during the afternoon. Saturday night should remain partly cloudy and chilly, with a low around 35.
The best rain chances arrive Sunday night into Monday, primarily over western and southern Arkansas. Clouds may increase Sunday night, while temperatures settle near 38 overnight.
Sunshine Returns As Temperatures Slowly Recover
Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 56. Sunshine continues Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs recovering to about 59 and 62, respectively.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Little Rock area. For outdoor plans, Thursday afternoon offers the warmest window, while early mornings through the weekend will call for a heavier layer.
