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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. 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.