This map shows the potential for any precipitation to fall.
A storm system is coming that will affect Arkansas from Wednesday through at least Friday morning in the week ahead, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock. They predict the storm system is going to be strong and bring much moisture over the state, including heavy rainfall and flash flooding. The currently dormant vegetation increases flooding potential by allowing more rainfall to turn into runoff instead of soaking into the ground.
The most likely and widespread threat is rain.
Beginning Wednesday, a large storm system will bring deep moisture over the state, resulting in widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Heavy rain will continue off and on through Thursday night. Localized flash flooding is the most likely hazard Wednesday and Thursday. See the daily forecast below for the next few days’ weather:
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20% chance of rain before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20% chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 62. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of freezing rain between 3am and 4am, then a chance of freezing rain and sleet after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
New Year’s Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.