Arkansas will see mild temps for the next few days. Scroll down ? to see the 7-day extended forecast.
Wednesday through Friday of this week are slated for beautiful weather. Sunny and in the mid-70s is just about as comfortable as you can be.
However, it also happens to be Severe Weather Awareness Week. That just means it’s becoming that time of year when folks in Arkansas can expect severe storms that may produce dangers such as hail and tornadoes.
See the illustration below for ways to protect yourself if severe weather comes to your area:
7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light south southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40% chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 50% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
A 40% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A 40% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.