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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jan 8, 2026 at 10:18:57 am CST

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 12 PM for portions of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. A couple tornadoes will be possible within the watch area, as well as large hail and damaging winds. Please take shelter immediately if a warning is issued for your location!
Numerous thunderstorms will sweep across the region today. There is a slight risk of severe weather, with strong winds and hail being the main threats. A limited tornado threat also exists. Storm chances are higher through the morning hours and then decrease from west to east during the afternoon hours.
The potential for a few severe storms remains through the day Thursday across eastern OK and northwest AR. The severe weather potential is expected to end by late afternoon or early evening Thursday.
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are anticipated through Thursday across eastern OK and northwest AR. Beneficial rainfall is forecast for many locations, with the greater potential of rainfall north of Interstate 40 through Thursday afternoon.
Depending on rainfall amounts and locations, gust to locally strong southerly winds and warm temperatures could create fire weather concerns Thursday afternoon ahead of a cold forecast to move through Thursday evening. These conditions would combine to raise grassland fire weather concerns Thursday afternoon.
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