A map shows predicted windy conditions through Thursday, Dec. 29, 2023. (National Weather Service/Twitter)Northwest Arkansas is expected to see warmer temperatures for the remainder of the week with high winds on Wednesday and a chance of showers on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures should reach the mid-50s on Wednesday and mid-60s on Thursday, with highs near 60 on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said.
South winds will increase in intensity with gusts up to 40 mph possible on Wednesday, followed by a slight potential for rain Thursday afternoon and evening. Severe weather is not expected.
Forecasters are calling for partly cloudy weather with a low around 41 Saturday night for New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Day should be mostly sunny with a high near 62.
A strong storm system is expected to move into the Plains on Monday that could bring thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and severe weather to the area.
