Steamy Weekend Ahead

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue this morning
across portions of northeast Oklahoma, mainly north of I-44. Gusty
winds, brief heavy rain and dangerous lightning will be likely in
the stronger thunderstorms. A few additional storms could redevelop
across these same areas this afternoon, although coverage should
remain fairly isolated.

Hot and humid conditions will develop this afternoon with highs in the
lower to mid 90s. Heat indices in the 103 to 108 degree range is
expected across portions of eastern Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas.


Heat indices will again climb into the 103 to 108 degree range
Sunday afternoon. Strong southerly winds will develop on Monday as
surface low pressure develops over the High Plains. Shower and
thunderstorm chances will begin to increase Tuesday and Wednesday
as a frontal boundary approaches from the north.