NWS Forecast Office Tulsa, OK

A marginal severe weather risk is outlooked across portions of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Saturday afternoon and evening with a slight risk located on the western fringes of the forecast area. Damaging winds and large hail are the main severe risks.

Rain showers along with scattered thunderstorm chances continue across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas through Saturday with the greater potential during the afternoon and evening hours. A heavy rain threat which could lead to localized flooding concerns is the main threat, though an isolated severe potential exists for strong winds and hail.

Rain and scattered thunderstorm chances continue over the region today. Near daily thunderstorm chances are forecast Saturday into early next week. Temperatures remain near to slightly below late May normals.