Rain and thunderstorms are likely across E OK and NW AR for much of the day and into Thursday night. Heavy, training thunderstorms may produce flash flooding, especially in NE OK and NW AR. River flooding may also develop in far NE OK. A limited severe threat develops Thursday afternoon and evening, primarily across SE OK. Total rainfall across E OK and NW AR Wednesday night through Thursday night likely between 1-4". A narrow band of locally higher totals up to 6" are possible in far NE OK and NW AR.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to train across portions of far northeast Oklahoma and into far northwest Arkansas from late tonight into Thursday. Expect rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches to be common, with local totals up to 6 inches through midday Thursday. These rainfall amounts could lead to localized flash flooding of low-lying areas, creeks and streams, as well as rises on mainstem rivers. Depending on where the heavier amounts fall, mainstem river flooding may occur as well. Monitor forecasts and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially if you live in a flood prone area or near area rivers.

A Marginal risk for severe storms exists Thursday afternoon and evening across portions of mainly east central and southeast Oklahoma. Hail up to the size of a quarter and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph will be the main concerns, along with locally heavy rainfall. A very low, but nonzero, potential tornadoes will exist. Be weather aware!

Cool and wet weather continues through Friday for most areas. Somewhat warmer and drier weather will then develop into the weekend and early next week.

Tulsa Radar (Inola, Ok - KINX)