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Severe Weather Possible from the Central Plains to the Northeast; Building Heat in the West; Fire Weather Concerns for the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms will be possible from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Monday. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for Interior Alaska and the Four Corners region through Monday. Read More >

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 1 AM this evening for parts of far northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas (dashed line). A separate Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of eastern Oklahoma until 6 AM. Hail up to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 70 -80 mph will be possible with strongest storms. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Widespread thunderstorms are expected to develop and pass through the region from Sunday evening through early Monday morning. Damaging winds will the primary threat with large hail and a few tornadoes also posssible.
Severe thunderstorms are likely tonight and into Monday morning across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to be ongoing Monday morning, especially across SE OK and W-Central AR. While these storms should generally weaken and decrease into the early afternoon, additional thunderstorms are forecast to impact the area by late evening and overnight. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall/flash flooding will continue to be the main hazards.
A Flood Watch is in effect Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. There is a moderate risk (40-70% chance) of excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding due to repeated rounds of thunderstorms. Widespread 1 - 4” rainfall totals are forecast Sunday-Monday, with additional rain into Tuesday. Instances of flash flooding and rises on local rivers and streams are expected.
Weather hazards and forecast summary for eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Key messages listed on the bottom left.
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