Much of Arkansas can expect a wet end to January — a month proven in 2025 to be one of extremes. After a blanket of snow during the second week that was followed up by several days of sub-freezing temps, January will make its exit on a wet note.
As a powerful low-pressure storm system sweeps across the mid-section of the U.S., a deep southerly flow ahead of that system will bring “abundant moisture” into Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock. Meteorologists are calling for widespread 2-4 inches of rainfall between Jan. 29-31. Any severe weather would likely be in the southwestern region of the state and into parts of Texas, NWS said on its website.
Showers are expected to begin sometime after noon Wednesday, with chances increasing into the night hours.
The higher amounts of rainfall are likely to be seen over the western section of the state, from the Arkansas River Valley south to De Queen and northern Pike County.
The forecast for the Arkadelphia area calls for heavy rain Thursday, with a 100% chance of precipitation. Expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, and again after 3 p.m. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunny skies will return Friday with the mercury approaching 60 for a daytime high. Winds will continue into Friday, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Cool nights and warmer days are expected this weekend, with lows in the upper 30s and highs in the mid 60s under clear skies.
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