Thunderstorms in the Forecast Monday & Tuesday, Then Lower Temps Return

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact the state through this upcoming week. The best chance for severe weather looks to be Monday and Tuesday as the first weather system pushes through the state. Threats could include large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado.

Additionally, there appears to be a chance for winter weather Wednesday through Friday as temperatures drop behind the cold front and other weather systems push through. Right now, the best chance for wintry precipitation appears to be northern Arkansas, although confidence is not high.

Lastly, models continue to show rainfall totals, through Friday, as a widespread 2-4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. The threat for flash flooding remains isolated at this moment.

EXTENDED FORECAST:

Today

Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

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A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Occasional rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Friday

A 10 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.