{"id":4259,"date":"2025-06-15T07:20:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T11:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/us.weatheramerica.com\/?p=4259"},"modified":"2025-06-27T04:14:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:14:38","slug":"weather-arkansas-thunderstorms-threaten-weekend-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/2025\/06\/15\/weather-arkansas-thunderstorms-threaten-weekend-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather Arkansas: Thunderstorms Threaten Weekend Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4260\" src=\"http:\/\/us.weatheramerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/1506.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/1506.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/1506-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/1506-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/1506-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/1506-195x146.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stormy conditions returning to western and central Arkansas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sunday, June 15<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Western<\/strong> and <strong>central Arkansas<\/strong> are once again under <strong>threat from thunderstorms<\/strong>, with the latest updates pointing to <strong>intensifying afternoon and evening storms<\/strong>. As of this <strong>afternoon<\/strong>, the <strong>Arkansas Storm Team<\/strong> is tracking the <strong>re-development of rain cells<\/strong>, which are expected to <strong>concentrate over regions west of Little Rock<\/strong> and extend through <strong>Conway<\/strong>, <strong>Russellville<\/strong>, and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re <strong>spending time outdoors<\/strong> today\u2014on the <strong>lake<\/strong>, <strong>hiking in the Ozarks<\/strong>, or <strong>camping across the Ouachita Mountains<\/strong>\u2014stay alert: <strong>radar monitoring is crucial<\/strong>, as <strong>lightning activity is expected to increase<\/strong>, potentially becoming <strong>frequent and dangerous<\/strong>. <strong>Heavy downpours<\/strong> and <strong>wind gusts exceeding 40 mph (64 km\/h)<\/strong> may also accompany the most intense storms. Isolated spots, especially in <strong>valleys and low-lying zones<\/strong>, may face <strong>brief urban flooding<\/strong>, particularly where rainfall has already accumulated over the last few days.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Overnight round: storms return to northern Arkansas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Another <strong>wave of storms<\/strong> is projected to <strong>sweep in overnight<\/strong>, primarily targeting <strong>northern and central Arkansas<\/strong> during the <strong>early morning hours of Sunday<\/strong>. Locations like <strong>Fayetteville<\/strong>, <strong>Harrison<\/strong>, and <strong>Mountain Home<\/strong> are likely to wake up to <strong>moderate to heavy showers<\/strong>, with <strong>rumbling thunder<\/strong> persisting into <strong>mid-morning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, this won\u2019t be the end of it.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Sunday afternoon redevelopments: brief calm before more storms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>brief clearing period<\/strong> is anticipated by <strong>midday Sunday<\/strong>, offering a <strong>short-lived break<\/strong> from the rain. This pause will likely <strong>lift cloud cover slightly<\/strong>, raising <strong>humidity levels<\/strong>, and allowing <strong>temperatures<\/strong> to climb to the <strong>mid-80s \u00b0F (around 29 \u00b0C)<\/strong>. By <strong>late afternoon<\/strong>, however, <strong>fresh storm development<\/strong> is forecast to ignite again, especially over <strong>central Arkansas<\/strong>, with possible <strong>spillover into eastern counties<\/strong> near the <strong>Mississippi River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Next week: heat takes center stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As the <strong>storm system pushes eastward<\/strong> early <strong>Monday<\/strong>, a <strong>drying trend<\/strong> will begin. However, the atmosphere won\u2019t offer much relief\u2014<strong>high pressure builds in quickly<\/strong>, bringing a <strong>notable heat surge<\/strong>. <strong>Tuesday and Wednesday<\/strong> could see <strong>feels-like temperatures<\/strong> peaking near <strong>100\u00b0F (38 \u00b0C)<\/strong> in areas such as <strong>Pine Bluff<\/strong>, <strong>Hot Springs<\/strong>, and even parts of <strong>northwest Arkansas<\/strong>. Expect <strong>hazy sunshine<\/strong>, <strong>oppressive humidity<\/strong>, and a <strong>return to summer-like conditions<\/strong> across much of the state.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for continued updates from the <strong>Arkansas Storm Team<\/strong> as this <strong>volatile pattern unfolds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stormy conditions returning to western and central Arkansas Sunday, June 15 \u2013 Western and central Arkansas are once again under threat from thunderstorms, with the latest updates pointing to intensifying afternoon and evening storms. 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