Mild start, stormy finish for Central Arkansas
Thursday, Central Arkansas will begin the day under a partly cloudy sky, with patches of fog that could reduce early morning visibility. As temperatures rise and daytime heating builds, conditions will become more unstable, setting the stage for rain and thunderstorms.
Starting around 3 PM, scattered showers and isolated storms are expected to move into the region. These will linger through the evening hours, with the storm window closing around midnight in Central Arkansas. While severe weather is not expected, a few strong thunderstorms are possible, with gusty winds, brief heavy rain, and occasional lightning.
South Arkansas will remain under the influence of this system through the night, keeping rain chances active well into the early morning of Friday.
Localized downpours, especially in North Arkansas, may bring rainfall totals exceeding 1 inch (25 mm) in isolated spots, though most locations are likely to receive modest amounts.
Stay aware of rapidly changing skies as afternoon storms develop and move across the state.
