Rain and Then Fire in the Week Ahead

The potential for rain continues through tonight across eastern
Oklahoma and western Arkansas as moisture streams into the region in
advance of an approaching storm system. The greatest chances of rain
today will be southeast of Interstate 44, with rain chances
increasing across the whole area tonight.


Rain chances will continue Monday in advance of a storm system that
will move through the area Monday night. A few thunderstorms may
develop Monday afternoon and evening as the airmass becomes slightly
unstable. The showers and thunderstorms should end Monday night as
the storm system pushes east of the area.

Rapid fire spread potential will become more of a concern toward
the middle of next week, as winds increase and temperatures warm
into the 60s and possibly 70s ahead of a late week cold front. There
are some indications that some wintry weather may be possible late
Thursday night into Friday in association with the front.