Severe storm threat continues Thursday as thunderstorms are forecast to be ongoing across parts of eastern OK and northwest AR. Additional thunderstorm development Thursday afternoon and evening is forecast as the surface boundary lifts back through the region. Storm chances also continue Thursday night with potential storms out west reaching the area. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary severe threat Thursday and Thursday night.

Severe storm threat continues again Friday as thunderstorms are forecast to be ongoing across parts of eastern OK and northwest AR. This activity is expected to continue into the afternoon hours as it spreads through the region. Additional thunderstorm development Friday mid to late afternoon will be 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.

An active spring weather pattern continues through the weekend with multiple rounds of storms likely, including the potential for severe weather. Storm Prediction Center has an outlook for eastern OK and northwest AR once again for Saturday and Sunday. All modes of severe weather are possible Saturday. Also, with the multiple rounds of storms through the weekend, heavy rainfall with widespread 3 to 5 inches are forecast with locally higher amounts. Continue to monitor latest forecasts as details are refined.

.Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 54 to 69.