Warm Afternoon Highs in the Mid to Upper 80s Across Arkansas Including Little Rock Fort Smith and Helena With Low-End Rain Chances Returning to Western Counties Friday
ARKANSAS — A warm Friday afternoon is on tap across Arkansas with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s statewide, though humidity levels are expected to remain manageable for most communities through the day. The Arkansas Weather Network high temperature map shows readings ranging from the low 80s across the northern tier to the upper 80s across south and central Arkansas.
Rain chances are back in the picture for western Arkansas counties, similar to Thursday, but overall coverage is expected to remain on the low end and a washout is not anticipated.
Highs Reaching the Mid to Upper 80s Across Central and Southern Arkansas
The temperature map shows the warmest readings concentrated across central and southern Arkansas Friday afternoon, with Little Rock, Searcy, Stuttgart, Helena, Monticello, El Dorado, and Lake Village all forecast to reach 86 to 88 degrees. Fort Smith leads the western corridor at 87 degrees while communities along the I-40 corridor including Russellville and Clinton come in at 86 and 83 respectively.
Northern Arkansas stays slightly cooler with Harrison at 82 and Mountain Home at 83, offering marginally more comfortable afternoon conditions compared to the south.
Low-End Rain Chances Return to Western Arkansas Counties Friday Afternoon
Rain chances are once again focused across western Arkansas counties Friday afternoon, consistent with the pattern seen Thursday. Coverage is expected to remain limited and scattered rather than widespread, with most locations likely staying dry through the afternoon hours.
Residents across the Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Mena, De Queen, and Texarkana areas carry the best chance of encountering a brief shower, but even those odds remain on the lower end.
Manageable Humidity Makes the Warm Temperatures More Bearable Friday
Despite high temperatures reaching the upper 80s across much of the state, humidity levels are expected to stay at manageable levels rather than oppressive, making the warmth feel less intense than typical summer days in Arkansas. Outdoor activities across central and eastern Arkansas should remain comfortable through most of the afternoon before temperatures begin to ease in the early evening hours. Monitor the Arkansas Weather Network app for any approaching showers across the western counties. Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for the latest weather updates and local forecast coverage.
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