NWS Forecast Office Tulsa, OK

A large scale pattern change develops next week, which will bring more moisture into the region. This will likely lead to higher rain and thunderstorm chances Sunday, continuing through the week, with potential for wetting rainfall areawide. Location and timing details will be refined in the coming days.

Shower and thunderstorm chances increase Wednesday as a cold front drops southeast into the region. Instability ahead of the front could create a limited potential for severe storms across parts of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Continue to monitor latest forecasts.

Tulsa, OK radar imagery.

Limited fire weather concerns Sat afternoon. However, rain chances exist into Sat night, with precipitation chances continuing into early next week. Much cooler temperatures are expected beginning Sunday behind a cold front.