Little Rock is starting Wednesday under cloudy skies near 57 degrees, but the gray opening will not last. Sunshine should push temperatures toward 80 before a cold front arrives, bringing a sharp turn toward chilly mornings and jacket weather by the weekend.
Sunny, Windy Veterans Day
Skies will clear this morning, with temperatures climbing through the 60s before reaching a high near 80. The NWS discussion calls for aviation winds of 10 to 20 knots with higher gusts as the front passes, shifting toward west-northwest winds, while rain chances remain close to zero, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock.
Thursday Brings The Real Cooldown
A second cold front will move through Thursday, keeping the day sunny but much cooler with a high near 69 and northwest winds gusting up to 20 mph. Friday should reach only 57 degrees, followed by a low near 34, while Saturday stays sunny near 56 with another chilly morning.
The colder outlook sharpens the forecast covered in Hoodline's earlier report, with the weekend now looking firmly jacket-worthy rather than merely cooler. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the Little Rock area.
Small Rain Chance Returns Sunday Night
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 55, but a chance of rain showers arrives Sunday night. The chance of precipitation is about 40%, with temperatures falling to around 39 before a partly sunny Monday near 55.
Tuesday brings a modest rebound with sunshine and a high near 59. For now, the best outdoor window is Wednesday's warm afternoon, while anyone heading out early Thursday through the weekend should plan for temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
