Showers and Storms

Good evening! If you're heading out to club week activities tonight, grabbing the umbrella may not be a bad idea. We are expecting a slight chance for showers and storms, with the best chance coming after sunrise. Storms will be widespread through Wednesday, becoming scattered by the evening and into the morning on Thursday. A flash flood watch has been posted until Thursday evening for the threat of heavy downpours. Widespread severe weather is not expected, although strong wind gusts may be a problem with stronger storms. We start to clear out by Thursday afternoon. Sunny skies and warmer temperatures will be expected this weekend. Another cold front will move in Monday and bring a slight chance for rain to start next week.

Sunshine on the way

Good afternoon. The rain has ended for now. Overnight another front will move through the area, bringing more rain. Some locations, especially south of Interstate 40, saw rainfall totals upwards of five inches in the past 24 hours. I'm expecting another half-an-inch to an inch of rainfall tonight. Showers and storms will linger during the morning hours and push out by the afternoon, giving way to mostly sunny skies. As high pressure builds in, morning lows will be crisp in the 40's and highs will be in the upper 50's to lower 60's. By Monday expect plenty of sun with highs in the lower 70's.~Stephen Goodale

Persistent Rain

Good afternoon! The rain has been with us pretty much all day. It will stick around through the over night hours. I'm not expecting and severe weather, just persistent rain. We will see some clearing tomorrow morning before a cold front moves through during the day. Another chance for rain exists later in the day with the passage of the front. Storms are possible with this front, although I'm not expecting any to be severe. The weekend looks like a winner with cool temps and clearing skies.~Stephen Goodale

Yes, More Rain!

Good afternoon. Mostly cloudy skies have dominated today. Dew points are close to the actual air temperature, so the atmosphere is moist and juicy. We'll leave a slight chance for showers in the forecast tonight. Starting tomorrow a series of fronts will move through the area. Widespread showers and storms will be possible through Thursday morning. Mostly sunny skies return for the weekend with temperatures in the upper 50's.~Stephen Goodale

Heavy rains and severe weather possible tonight

Good evening! A warm front has moved through the state, that's why were so warm and humid this afternoon. The warm weather will be temporary though. A cold front back to the northwest will bring a chance for rain as early as tonight for northwest Arkansas. Throughout the day tomorrow will be the best chance for storms here in central Arkansas. The problem will be flooding rains as the front will become almost stationary and moving very very slowly. So for tonight and tomorrow expect torrential downpours with isolated chances for a severe thunderstorm. The weekend still looks good. Mostly to partly cloudy skies will be the rule for the weekend with temps in the upper 60's for highs and 40's for lows. We will start next week with slight rain chances and highs in the upper 60's/lower 70's. Have a safe Fall Break. Be sure to pack an umbrella if traveling in the south.~Stephen Goodale

Rain to start Fall Break

Good afternoon. The clouds will continue to roll in throughout the evening. Rain chances will increase overnight as well. A slight chance for severe weather exists for tomorrow. Mainly strong rain, hail, and damaging winds will be the main threat. Friday looks worse, with a second dose of heavy rain. The weekend looks good with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 60's. For Columbus Day expect a cool morning and mild afternoon. Have a safe Fall Break!~Stephen Goodale