NWS Forecast Office Tulsa, OK

Very warm temperatures, gusty southerly winds, and critically dry fuels will lead to enhanced or near critical grassland fire spread rates today across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Highest spread rates occur across parts of northeast Oklahoma. A Fire Danger Statement is in effect areawide.

An increasingly wet and stormy weather pattern is expected to develop by the middle of this week, continuing through this weekend. Periods of locally heavy rainfall, as well as severe weather, may occur. The flash flood threat may increase with time also. Continue to monitor forecasts.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Wednesday afternoon and evening. Please continue to monitor the forecast as additional details become available.

Warm weather continues the next few days along with breezy conditions and fire weather concerns. Unsettled weather arrives Tuesday night and continues through next weekend. Multiple rounds of storms, with some severe weather and heavy rain potential, can be expected.