Warm and Windy Monday Brings Widespread 80s and Gusts Up to 40mph Across Arkansas Including Little Rock, Fort Smith and Jonesboro With Severe Weather Watching Tomorrow
ARKANSAS — A warm and windy Monday is in store for Arkansas on May 4, 2026, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid 80s statewide and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph expected for most areas. Higher elevations could see gusts exceeding 40 mph through the afternoon hours. Severe weather potential is already being closely watched for Tuesday, making Monday a brief warm window before a more significant weather pattern arrives.
Widespread Low to Mid 80s Cover Arkansas From Fayetteville Through Lake Village
Temperatures across the state will top out in the low to mid 80s Monday afternoon, with Searcy leading at 82 degrees. Fort Smith, Russellville, Jonesboro, Batesville, Stuttgart, Helena, Camden, El Dorado, Monticello, Lake Village, and Texarkana all reach 81 degrees.
Little Rock, Harrison, Mountain Home, Clinton, and Pine Bluff sit right at 80 degrees. Fayetteville comes in slightly cooler at 78, with Mena the coolest spot in the state at 76 degrees.
Gusts of 20 to 30mph Statewide With 40 Plus Possible at Higher Elevations
Wind will be a defining feature of Monday across Arkansas, with gusts of 20 to 30 mph appearing likely for most of the state through the afternoon hours. Residents at higher elevations should prepare for gusts potentially exceeding 40 mph.
The breezy conditions will make the warm temperatures feel slightly more tolerable but will also create elevated fire weather concerns for any outdoor burning activities Monday afternoon.
Severe Weather Potential Being Closely Watched for Tuesday Across Arkansas
While Monday stays warm and dry, forecasters are keeping a close eye on severe weather potential arriving Tuesday. The Arkansas Weather Network is actively monitoring thunderstorm and severe weather chances that could bring a more impactful round of storms to the state.
Residents should enjoy the warm Monday conditions while staying tuned for Tuesday severe weather updates as forecast confidence continues to develop through the day. Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for the latest weather updates and local forecast coverage.
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