FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Sunday will be a continuance of above average temperatures and a worsening drought, the good news is a cold front is on the way. While there is no rainfall expected, cooler air is on the way as temperatures drop 10 to 15 degrees going into Monday. Morning temperatures will start into the 40s and 50s throughout most of this upcoming week.
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This dry stretch continues through the rest of the workweek with little to no rain chances. This cold front will feel nice, but it is also increasing our wildfire danger. Winds gusts will peak around 25 MPH, Sunday night into Monday. Humidity is also dropping with dew point values in the 30s, this will lead to and increased fire danger.
Multiple burn bans have been issued across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley as this drought continues.
TONIGHT
- Clear skies
- Lows in the high 50s/60s
- South winds 5 to 10 MPH
SUNDAY
- Tons of sunshine
- Highs in the 80s/90s
- Cold front in the evening
- Southeast to Northwest | 10 to 20 MPH
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