The forecast pattern favors wet and stormy conditions over the southern central US through the coming week. Locally, a few rounds of thunderstorms and beneficial rainfall will be possible as early as mid-week this week, with another round of storms possible on Saturday.
A persistence temperature forecast is on deck for the region over the next several days, with high temps moderating in the 80s, still well above normal for many locations, and low temps only falling to the 60s. A few rounds of rain and thunderstorms is possible, beginning in the Wednesday-Thursday timeframe, and again late Friday night and into Saturday through Sunday. Uncertainties remain with severe weather chances, but some organized storm activity appears possible through the period.
With a mainly dry weather pattern in place across Arkansas, it is no surprise wildfire danger has increased statewide. In addition to high levels of wildfire danger, an increasing count of burn bans is popping up across the state. This trend of expanding burn bans is likely through early/mid portion of next work week. By mid/late portion of next work week, wet weather chances will increase hopefully bringing some relief to the Natural State.
On this day in Arkansas Weather History, in 1987, a late-season snow fell over much of the state. Most of the northeast, central, and southern portions saw measurable snow, generally in the one half to three inch range. Four inches fell at Alicia. At many sites, including Little Rock, this storm produced the latest measurable snowfall ever recorded.
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).
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