Dry days this week lead to our next round of wildfire danger. Elevated wildfire danger is expected this week with no rain in the forecast until late week. The drought is so exceptional that any spark or flame could ignite the dry vegetation, causing a wildfire to erupt. That’s why wildfire safety precautions should be taken this week.
Sunday night, temperatures will be chilly, but not as chilly as Sunday morning. Overall lows into Monday morning in Arkansas will reach the 40s with mostly clear skies and calm winds.
On Monday, expect a lot of sunshine and warm air. Highs will reach the upper 70s to low 80s with a southwesterly, calm wind. A wind gust or two up to 15 miles per hour isn’t out of the question.
Through the week, highs will average above normal for late April in Arkansas, in the upper 70s to low 80s. The next rain chance arrives on Thursday, although it’s an isolated chance.
Not everyone in the state will see rain and storms on Thursday. That’s a slightly better chance for western and northwest Arkansas on Thursday. By Friday, the next storm system brings better, more widespread rain chances to the Natural State. Some of these storms could be strong to severe.
All types of severe weather could be possible in Arkansas on Friday, April 24. Since the best data isn’t available yet, the best recommendation at this time is to stay tuned to the daily forecast to see the latest and to think about your schedule on Friday.
Rain chances through Saturday may be disappointing once again. Some areas may be lucky to see a few tenths of an inch of rain. Areas that deal with thunderstorm activity will see higher totals, maybe up to an inch and a half.
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