NWS Forecast Office Tulsa, OK

A thunderstorm complex is expected to bring heavy rains to parts of eastern Oklahoma late tonight into midday Friday. These heavy rains could lead to flash flooding and rises on mainstem rivers given the already saturated conditions. A Flood Watch is now in effect. Additional heavy rains are expected for the weekend, which could lead to additional flooding potential.

A thunderstorm complex is expected to be ongoing Friday morning across portions of the area, which may continue to pose a threat for damaging winds as it shifts eastward. The more likely severe weather threat will accompany another overnight thunderstorm complex forecast to develop well to the west of the region and push eastward across the area into early Saturday morning. Damaging winds up to 75 mph, large hail and a limited tornado threat currently appear to be concerns with this complex, in addition to a continued heavy rain threat. Have at least 3 ways to receive weather warnings, including those designed to wake you up!

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to be ongoing Saturday morning across portions of the area, with additional thunderstorms developing into the afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds will continue to be the favored severe weather threats, along with heavy rainfall.

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