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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Through This Weekend

Severe thunderstorms which can bring large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes will be possible over parts of the central U.S. through this weekend. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall moving from Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this weekend may produce areas of flooding. Read More >

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Benton and Carroll counties in far northwest Arkansas through 7 pm Sunday. A couple of tornadoes and scattered wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible.
A Flood Watch is in effect Sunday and Sunday night for much of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The flash flood threat will be highest in areas that saw heavy rains on Saturday. Localized totals in the 3 to 4 inch range can be expected.
The Flood Watch has been extended through midday Monday for parts of far northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas.
Widespread showers and storms continue into Sunday. A few storms may become severe Sunday afternoon and evening, with a limited potential for brief tornadoes.
Hot conditions are expected this week. Afternoon heat indices of 100 to 110 F are expected each day Monday through Thursday.
Radar loop from KINX at Tulsa, OK
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday, with both heavy rain/flooding and severe weather concerns. Conditions will dry out and become hot Monday through mid week.
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