Cold front bringing lows in the 40s, then 30s

(TULSA, Okla.) Most of the recent rain should clear up by 1 a.m. Monday. This partial storm clearing will allow temperatures to fall into the 40s across much of the area later in the morning, with some upper 30s possible in northwest Arkansas Tuesday morning as the surface high settles over the region. Models remain in reasonable agreement bringing a strong cold front through the area Thursday night into Friday. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be on the increase during this period, with a good shot of colder air Friday and into the weekend. Expect some lows in the 30s by Saturday morning, especially in the valleys areas of northwest Arkansas. Monday Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph.