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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Spring Climatology for Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas

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Springtime is a period of transition from the cold and relatively dry months of winter toward the hot and more humid climate of summer. Spring in Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas is no different, often times bringing a wide variety of weather elements to the area ranging from freezing temperatures and occasional snow to unusually hot temperatures with showers and thunderstorms bringing heavy rainfall and occasional gusty winds, hail, and tornadoes.