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Bering Sea Storms in Alaska; Heavy Rain in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley

A series of Bering Sea storms continues to impact western Alaska this week, with elevated water levels, isolated coastal flooding, high surf, erosion, and strong winds. Tropical moisture will bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms to Hawaii through early Thursday. A few severe thunderstorms are possible over the Upper Mississippi Valley today with some tornado potential. 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.