Navigating weather changes is crucial, especially when planning your day or week. For residents of Little Rock and surrounding areas, understanding the local weather forecast is made significantly more accurate and timely thanks to the technology of Doppler radar. Let’s take a look at the weather outlook, powered by insights from tools like Little Rock Doppler Radar.
After some earlier rain, and with skies now clearing, there’s a high chance of fog developing across parts of the south tonight. Be prepared for areas of dense fog, which could affect visibility, particularly for early morning commuters. Doppler radar in Little Rock helps meteorologists track the development and movement of these fog formations, providing valuable warnings to the community.
Low temperatures on Monday morning are predicted to be in the 30s throughout the state.
Using data from weather instruments and radar systems like Doppler radar, forecasters can accurately predict these overnight lows, ensuring residents are aware of the need for appropriate clothing and precautions against the cold.
Looking ahead to Monday, high temperatures are expected to range from the mid-50s to mid-60s.
This milder daytime temperature offers a contrast to the chilly mornings. Doppler radar plays a role in monitoring temperature trends and predicting daily highs by tracking weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.
Here’s a glimpse at the temperature forecast and trends for the upcoming seven days.
Expect temperatures to steadily increase through Wednesday before a slight cooling trend arrives. However, this cool down is not expected to be as significant as the recent cold spell. Long-range forecasting, while complex, is enhanced by continuous data collection and analysis, including the information gathered by Doppler radar, allowing for predictions of these temperature trends over several days.
While warmer temperatures are a welcome sign of approaching spring, the transition of seasons is also marked by changes in daylight.
As we get closer to the Vernal Equinox on March 20th, the hours of darkness will continue to decrease each day until day and night are of equal length just after the equinox. This seasonal shift is a natural cycle, and weather monitoring tools like Doppler radar, primarily focused on immediate weather events, also contribute to the broader understanding of climate patterns and seasonal changes over time.
| Hourly Weather Roundup ( ) | | Location | Sky/Weather | Temp | Dewpt | RH | Wind | Baro | Remarks | | Fayetteville | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Harrison | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Mountain Home | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Jonesboro | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Fort Smith | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Russellville | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Mount Ida | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Hot Springs | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Little Rock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | North Little Rock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | West Memphis | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Texarkana | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | El Dorado | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Pine Bluff | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Monticello | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Note: “N/A” or “MISG” will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is “variable” and G is “gust”. Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is “heat index”, WCI is “wind chill index”, and VSB is “visibility” (if shown). | |
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