Temperatures Sunday and Monday will be near to just below normal for early August across the state as a cooler and drier airmass is felt behind the cold front. However, the relief will be temporary as a mid-level ridge builds over Arkansas into the upcoming workweek and temperatures along with heat index values increase back to oppressive levels.
Over the next 6-10 days, the temperature outlook forecast looks to climb above average across a large portion of the United States. The precipitation outlook over this same period of time is equal chances of above or below average here locally across Arkansas.
Over the next 8-14 days, the temperature outlook forecast looks to climb above average across a large portion of the United States. The precipitation outlook over this period of time is forecast below average locally across portions of Arkansas.
On this day in 1986 Arkansas weather history, a strong early season cold front swept across the state triggering showers and thunderstorms to develop ahead of the cold front. Damaging winds were widespread with a couple instances of hail reported. In total, five people were injured from the storms.
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).
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