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Our Weekend Starts Off Wet

NWS

Shower and thunderstorms will move back north into southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas this morning, and this activity will increase in areal coverage across the rest of the area during the afternoon. Additional heavy rainfall is likely at times today, especially southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas where a flood watch remains in effect through Saturday afternoon. Another round of showers and storms will develop late tonight in association with the main upper system. One or two strong to severe storms will be possible after midnight across far southeast Oklahoma, and will be capable of producing large hail.

Greater chances for storms and additional heavy rainfall potential will be during the day Saturday as the main upper system and cold front move through the area. This will result in a slight increase in severe potential, mainly for southeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas where large hail will be the primary threat. Rain and storms are expected to be east of the area by late Saturday afternoon. Settled conditions are expected for the remainder of the weekend and into next week along with mild temperatures. Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase some towards midweek as another system approaches the plains.