Light Rain Showers Linger Across Arkansas Region
Showers are expected to clear by Sunday morning, with a new storm system developing from Oklahoma early next week.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Current Conditions
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Light rain showers continued across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley on the evening of October 31, 2026, with occasional moderate bursts. The showers are expected to persist into early Sunday, November 1, before clearing by morning.
Why it matters
The rain brings a brief unsettled stretch to the state before drier conditions return on Sunday. A storm system developing in Oklahoma could push into Arkansas Monday and Tuesday, with a chance of a strong storm, affecting weather plans for residents statewide.
Forecast lows for Sunday are in the mid-50s in Northwest Arkansas and upper 50s to near 60 in the River Valley, with highs near 70 and low to mid 70s respectively. Rainfall totals and the strength of Monday's storms have not been specified.
The details
Light showers with occasional moderate bursts moved through the region on the afternoon and evening of October 31. The activity is expected to persist into the early morning hours of Sunday before clearing, leaving partly sunny skies later that day.
Timeline
October 31, 2026 (afternoon and evening): Light rain showers across the region.
Early Sunday, November 1, 2026: Showers persist overnight, then clear by morning.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Showers and storms develop from Oklahoma and push into the region in the afternoon.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: The storm system may continue, with a chance of a strong storm.
Seasonal Patterns
Early November storm systems building from Oklahoma are a recurring feature of the Arkansas fall transition, when warm, moist air still meets cooler air masses moving south. This pattern is typical for the region at this time of year.
Residents planning outdoor activities should expect wet conditions through early Sunday before drier weather returns. Monitor forecasts for Monday and Tuesday, when storms could bring a chance of strong weather to the state.
The takeaway
Dry weather returns Sunday, but a storm system building from Oklahoma early next week makes it worth checking the forecast before Monday.
What happens next
A storm system is forecast to develop in Oklahoma Monday afternoon and possibly continue into Tuesday, with a chance of a strong storm.
Further reading
For the latest local readings, see Arkansas Current Conditions for ongoing updates across the state.
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