Arkansas Weather: 02-22-2026

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Arkansas Weather Podcast — it's Sunday, February 22nd. Step outside right now and you'll feel 37 degrees, but today's about to split the state in two. Northwest Arkansas barely cracks 43 degrees by 3 P.M. Central Arkansas? You're hitting 50 around 2 P.M. That seven degree spread mightn't sound wild, but wait till you feel those northwest winds gusting to 20 miles an hour. That's the kind of breeze that finds every gap in your jacket. Now here's where it gets interesting. Tonight, the bottom drops out. Northwest Arkansas plunges to 18 degrees by 5 A.M. Monday — wind chills diving to 17 degrees. That's the kind of cold where your car hesitates before starting. Central Arkansas holds on to 28 degrees, but with wind chills at 22, you're still gonna want that extra layer. Monday stays chilly — highs in the 40s statewide. But Tuesday? That's when things flip. Central Arkansas jumps to 62 degrees. Northwest Arkansas hits 63. We're talking a 20 degree swing in 24 hours. Wednesday pushes near 70 in some spots, but those gusty south winds return — 15 to 20 miles an hour — so keep the matches in the drawer. Humidity's been in the 20s. And we don't need any fire scares. Thursday brings our first real rain chances in days. Northeast Arkansas has the best shot at 50 percent. By Saturday? Central Arkansas could hit 73 degrees. That's a 30 degree climb from where we started today. Quick heads up — if this forecast helped you plan your week, share it with a friend who hates surprises. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Dress warmly tonight, folks!