A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms will move out of
southeast Kansas and into northeast Oklahoma late this morning
through early afternoon. These storms will be capable of producing
hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging winds to 70 mph.
These storms may also eventually build into parts of northwest
Arkansas during the afternoon, posing a continues severe weather
risk. A slight chance of storms will again be possible late
tonight across far northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.
Outside of any storm influences, hot and humid conditions will
likely develop with heat indices from 105 to 110 degrees likely
across portions of eastern Oklahoma.
SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Likely.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...High Wind Potential...Dangerous Heat Potential.
THURSDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...Dangerous Heat Potential.
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Dangerous heat and humidity will return Tuesday and Wednesday
with heat indices climbing into the 105 to 110 degree range. A
heat advisory is also currently in effect Tuesday. Heat indices
may exceed 110 degrees in some locations and an excessive heat
warning may be issued later today or tonight as the forecast
becomes more certain.
Storm chances return for the latter part of the week as a series
of mid level disturbances traverse the region in northwest flow
aloft.