Severe weather potential increases Saturday with a slight severe risk across parts of far eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas, and a marginal severe risk for the majority of the rest of the forecast area. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats, though a limited tornado potential exists. Expect details to change as we get closer to Saturday. Keep checking forecasts and take some time to dust off your severe weather safety plan - just in case.

The weather pattern for the next 7 days will support unseasonably warm temperatures into the upcoming weekend. Temperatures closer to average are forecast Sunday behind a cold front. Shower and thunderstorm chances return Friday night through Saturday evening, with potential severe storms. A second cold front is forecast to move through Monday night into Tuesday.