Today's weather conditions for Little Rock Arkansas, created at 5:15 AM on Saturday, the 22nd of June. Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Looking ahead, Tonight, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Sunday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. Looking ahead, Sunday Night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunrise today will be at 5:56 am and the sun will set at 8:25 pm.
There are 2 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.
Hazardous Weather Outlook. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas. Day one. Today and Tonight. The combination of high afternoon temperatures and abundant moisture will support heat indices in the upper 90s to low 100s through this evening. Caution is advised for anyone outdoors or without access to air conditioning. Widely scattered thunderstorms will also be possible this afternoon. While severe weather is not anticipated, a couple instances of marginally severe hail and wind gusts will be possible. Area boaters should also exercise caution on waterways. Winds will remain elevated through this afternoon. with sustained speeds up to 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Days two through seven. Sunday Through Friday. Thunderstorms are expected to develop from Sunday into Monday, with severe weather chances confined to mainly western parts of the state Sunday and Sunday night. A few storms could be capable of producing hail and damaging winds Sunday through Sunday night. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to an isolated flash flooding threat as well, mainly across western parts of the state. From Tuesday through the end of next week, hot and humid conditions will remain in the forecast. Heat index values could approach 100 degrees in some areas. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible nearly every day. Severe weather chances are low during this timeframe. Spotter Information Statement. Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight. Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to weather.
Urgent - weather message. Hot and humid conditions likely again this afternoon. Heat advisory in effect from noon today to 7 pm Central Daylight Time this evening. The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM Central Daylight Time this evening. Event. Heat index values will increase to around 105 degrees this afternoon. Areas affected. Portions of southern, central, and eastern Arkansas. Impacts. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create potentially dangerous heat conditions. This will be especially true for anyone outdoors and those affected by ongoing power outages. Precautionary/preparedness actions. A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids. stay in an air-conditioned room. stay out of the sun. and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions. if you work or spend time outside. When possible. reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work. the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. call 9 1 1.