NWS Forecast Office Tulsa, OK

Multiple opportunities for much needed rainfall arrive late this week and continue into the weekend, which would improve the persistent fire weather concerns. Parts of southeast Oklahoma and into western Arkansas have the best chance for rainfall through the weekend. The chance for severe storms will also increase over the weekend, although details remain uncertain. Continue to follow the latest forecasts for updates.

Severe thunderstorm chances increase this weekend, with Sunday currently featuring the best chance focused across far eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas ahead of a dryline. Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are all potential severe weather threats. We continue to monitor trends in the timing and track of the storm system, which would lead to changing expectations. Severe weather is not a slam dunk and details remain uncertain. Continue to check forecasts through the week as details become clearer.