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Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Dangerous Heat in the Southern and Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. over the next couple of days, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern and western U.S. through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, where dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Read More >

Strong to severe thunderstorms will remain possible into the overnight hours.
Strong to severe thunderstorms may be ongoing across portions of the area Wednesday morning before decreasing by the afternoon. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible Wednesday night.
Additional storng to severe storms will be possible Thursday, with late afternoon and evneing the more favorable period.
Multiple rounds of heavy rain are expected Tuesday to Thursday. Widespread 1 - 3” rainfall totals are forecast, with locally higher amounts. Areas of flash flooding and river flooding are expected.
Weather hazards and forecast summary for eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Key messages listed on the bottom left.
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