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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr. 25, 2024 at 6:21:35 am CDT

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Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to continue this morning and remain possible into this afternoon across northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. Large hail will be the primary severe threat into this afternoon. Additional storms are forecast to develop out west and move into eastern Oklahoma late tonight. These late night storms will be capable of all modes of severe weather, including a limited tornado threat.
Severe storm threat continues Friday as thunderstorms are forecast to be ongoing across parts of eastern OK and northwest AR early Friday morning. This activity is expected to continue into the afternoon hours as it spreads through the region. Additional thunderstorm development Friday mid to late afternoon remains dependent on the amount heating and destabilization that can occur Friday afternoon. All modes of severe weather, including a limited tornado threat will be possible Friday.
Severe storm threat continues again Saturday across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Storms are forecast to develop out west and move into the region during the afternoon hours and continue into Saturday night. All modes of severe weather, including a limited tornado threat are possible Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are forecast through Sunday night across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Three main rounds look to provide the greater amounts of rainfall with widespread 3 to 5 inches are forecast. Locally higher amounts are possible with a 10 percent chance of locally exceeding 8 inches by Sunday night. Multiple rounds of storms moving over the same locations will help to create a flash flood threat through the weekend. Continue to monitor latest forecasts as details are refined.
.Today...Breezy. Occasional rain showers and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 62 to 82.
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