A marginal risk for severe weather exists for much of eastern Oklahoma and a small part of northwest Arkansas Thursday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main threat.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the region beginning late Wednesday and lasting through the end of the week. The heaviest rain will peak Wednesday night through Friday morning across eastern Oklahoma and into far western Arkansas. Light to moderate rain will likely linger into the first part of the weekend. Lightning and heavy rain will likely impact outdoor events through the end of the week.

Heavy rain will impact portions of E OK & NW AR this week as a strong storm system moves into the region. Uncertainty remains regarding heaviest rain placement, but rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches, locally 4 inches, are possible. Please monitor the forecast for updates.

Unsettled weather for mid to late week. Expect several periods of high rain chances and heavy rain potential. Some severe weather potential will exist as well.