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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 10:40:38 am CDT

Strong south winds are expected this morning and early afternoon across much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Sustained south winds between 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are likely until 1 PM. Winds gradually decrease through the rest of the afternoon.
A cold front will move through the area Friday night into Saturday morning. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop along and just ahead of the approaching front. Instability, moisture, and shear will be in place for isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, especially north of I-44 Friday evening/night.
Approximate timing for the severe risk Friday through Friday night.
There is a slight (15%) risk of excessive rainfall from showers and thunderstorms Friday and Friday night. Isolated flash flooding is probable. Please do not attempt to drive into flooded roads and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
There is a marginal (5%) risk of excessive rainfall for portions of SE OK and W AR on Saturday morning. Isolated flash flooding is possible. Please do not attempt to drive into flooded roads and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Unsettled weather will persist through Saturday morning. A cold front on Friday night will drop temperatures for this upcoming weekend and into early next week.
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