Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Friday

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts appear possible over the central and southern High Plains and eastern Kansas into Missouri Friday afternoon and evening. Rounds of storms Friday ahead of a slow moving frontal boundary will bring locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential to the Mid-Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys, and the Appalachians. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 9:00:33 pm CDT

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Marginal Severe Storm Risk Friday

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Forecast Summary

There is a marginal risk of severe weather Thursday afternoon into early Thursday night across portions of northeast Oklahoma. Damaging wind gusts are the primary hazard, though marginally severe hail may also occur.

A Marginal Risk for severe storms exists from Friday afternoon into Friday night for parts of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, with damaging winds up to 70 mph being the main severe weather threat. Keep an eye on future forecasts and statements for updates.

Low storm chances continue Thursday mainly across northeast Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Additional storm chances expand across eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas late week into the weekend with a disturbance moving through the Plains. Limited severe and heavy rain potential exists.

The heat will continue into next week. Be aware of signs of heat stress and take precautions with outdoor activities.

Low chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain forecast for parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas through Friday. Additional storm chances develop this weekend. Hot conditions will persist through the week.

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Friday

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