Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Little Rock, AR
Issued by NWS Little Rock, AR
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826 FXUS64 KLZK 011956 AFDLZK Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Little Rock AR 256 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Monday) Issued at 249 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024 Latest data from KLZK radar indicate a few weak convective cells in northeast Arkansas, moving east. Regional radar data indicate a MCS developing to the east of the DFW metroplex, moving east. This system is expected to develop towards the LZK forecast area. Overnight, wIth a light and variable near surface flow and clear conditions, fog formation is supported. Will need to monitor near term forecasts to determine of any headlines are necessary. Next chance for widespread precipitation appears for late in this forecast period. Several forecast signals exist currently, pointing towards MCS development to develop across the central Kansas, then will approach the forecast area. Later forecasts will be able to refine the timing of this type of system. && .LONG TERM... (Monday Night through next Saturday) Issued at 249 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024 An active weather pattern is expected through the much of the period. Surface high pressure will be situated just to the east of the state as southerly flow supplies moisture into the state around the high pressure. Aloft, a quasi-zonal pattern is expected to set up allowing several disturbances to track across the area. As of this forecast package, severe weather is expected to remain on the low side...but not zero. Should any severe weather materialize with any MCS`s...damaging winds would be the main threat. QPF will depend on where rainfall sets up and tracks. For the most part, many areas across the state could see one to two inches through Friday with locally higher amounts possible. Temperatures are expected to be on the warmer side with highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Overnight lows are expected to drop into the mid 60s to lower 70s. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1144 AM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024 Clear conditions, a light and variable surface flow, and moist conditions are expected to promote fog formation overnight. Expect areas of LIFR visibility between 08 and 14z. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Batesville AR 64 87 69 87 / 0 10 10 50 Camden AR 66 89 70 89 / 10 20 0 30 Harrison AR 61 84 67 83 / 0 20 10 60 Hot Springs AR 66 89 70 88 / 10 20 10 40 Little Rock AR 69 89 72 89 / 0 10 10 40 Monticello AR 69 89 72 89 / 10 20 0 30 Mount Ida AR 65 88 69 86 / 10 30 10 40 Mountain Home AR 61 85 67 84 / 0 10 10 60 Newport AR 65 88 70 87 / 0 10 10 50 Pine Bluff AR 68 89 71 89 / 0 10 0 30 Russellville AR 66 88 70 87 / 0 20 10 50 Searcy AR 65 88 69 88 / 10 10 10 50 Stuttgart AR 69 88 72 88 / 0 10 10 40 && .LZK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ SHORT TERM...55 LONG TERM....73 AVIATION...55