Arkansas-Oklahoma Border Weather: Rain and Severe Storms to Intensify Until Friday

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – Thunderstorms will continue to sweep across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas through Tuesday, bringing dangerous lightning, strong winds, and a growing threat of flooding that could last into the weekend.

According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, an elevated risk for thunderstorms began early Sunday and is expected to intensify by Tuesday as a cold front moves into the region. Widespread heavy rain and high winds may produce flash flooding, especially along and south of Interstate 40, with some areas seeing repeated rounds of storms.

Cities including Tulsa, McAlester, and Fort Smith should prepare for rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts higher where storms stall. Tuesday night into Wednesday looks particularly hazardous, with a 90% chance of rain and the potential for high-impact weather overnight. Emergency management officials recommend keeping flashlights ready and securing outdoor items ahead of gusty winds.

While severe weather potential will taper slightly late week, the flood threat will persist through Saturday. This storm system marks one of the region’s first major summer rain events—similar in structure to early June 2021.

Flood watches may be issued Monday. Residents are urged to monitor updates from the National Weather Service.


📆 Five-Day Oklahoma Weather Snapshot:

  • Monday: High 88°F, sunny early, storms possible late (20% chance)
  • Tuesday: High 85°F, showers and storms likely (70% chance), heavy rain possible
  • Wednesday: High 73°F, thunderstorms and flood risk continue (40% chance)
  • Thursday: High 79°F, scattered storms (30% chance)
  • Friday: High 84°F, isolated thunderstorms (30% chance), muggy conditions return

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