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Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. through Thursday, focused from the central High Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 4:20:44 am CDT

A Flood Watch is in now in effect until 7 AM Friday for most of E. OK. Multiple rounds of storms will lead to additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with locally 4+ inches from overnight tonight through Friday morning.
Additional storng to severe storms will be possible Thursday, with late afternoon and evneing the more favorable period. Damaging winds and large hail are main threats, but a limited tornado threat may develop in NE OK later this afternoon and evneing.
A few strong to severe storms will be possible again Friday across parts of eastern OK and western AR.
More heavy rain is expected Thursday. Widespread 1 - 2” 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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