Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Little Rock, AR
Issued by NWS Little Rock, AR
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397 FXUS64 KLZK 110201 AAA AFDLZK Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Little Rock AR 855 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024 ...New AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Sunday) Issued at 139 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024 Sfc high pressure will continue to have a hold of the region through the first half of the weekend providing plenty of sunshine and serene weather across the Natural State. Tonight will be the coolest its been in a while with lows dropping into the 50s. SW flow will return by Sunday afternoon and with it bring cloud cover and the chance of precipitation. && .LONG TERM... (Sunday Night through next Friday) Issued at 139 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024 To begin the period, a pattern change is expected by Sunday night as an upper level trough dives down from the Central Plains and high pressure over the state begins to move off towards the east. This trough will track a closed low just north of the state bringing unsettled weather Sunday night through Wednesday morning. A brief break in the rain is expected before additional showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast by Thursday. As of right now, severe weather chances appear low at this time but some strong storms cannot be ruled out. Changes to the forecast are possible so continue to check back for additional updates. What is known at this time is...it appears by the end of the weekend into early next week multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be possible across the Natural State. Temperatures are expected to be in the 70s to mid 80s through the period with overnight lows dropping into the mid 50s to mid 60s. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 639 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024 VFR conditions will continue, with mainly high clouds noted over the region. The wind will be light/variable overnight, and northwest at 4 to 8 knots on Saturday. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Batesville AR 55 81 57 81 / 0 0 0 10 Camden AR 55 82 61 79 / 0 0 0 10 Harrison AR 52 77 54 77 / 0 0 0 10 Hot Springs AR 55 83 60 79 / 0 0 0 10 Little Rock AR 57 82 62 81 / 0 0 0 10 Monticello AR 58 82 63 80 / 0 0 0 10 Mount Ida AR 54 82 59 79 / 0 0 0 10 Mountain Home AR 52 78 54 79 / 0 0 0 10 Newport AR 55 81 58 81 / 0 0 0 0 Pine Bluff AR 56 82 62 81 / 0 0 0 10 Russellville AR 53 81 58 80 / 0 0 0 10 Searcy AR 54 81 58 81 / 0 0 0 10 Stuttgart AR 57 81 62 80 / 0 0 0 10 && .LZK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ SHORT TERM...61 LONG TERM....73 AVIATION...46