TULSA — Weather forecasters say showers and thunderstorms are likely across much of Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas.
The National Weather Service said scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue Tuesday in western and central Oklahoma. Some strong storms are possible with heavy rainfall, wind gusts of up to 50 mph and frequent lightning.
Meanwhile, the chance of thunderstorms will increase in eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas as unstable air moves into the region. Periods of heavy rainfall are likely.
The chance of thunderstorms will continue in Oklahoma through Sunday. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds are possible with the storms.
Forecasters said thunderstorms are also likely in western and northwestern Arkansas through the weekend. Afternoon temperatures will be slightly below seasonal averages.