Rain for the Weekend

Scattered thunderstorms are ongoing this morning and will remain
possible through the day.  Locally heavy rainfall has fallen
early Saturday morning, and there will continue to a risk of
localized higher amounts which could result in a flash flood
risk.
More widespread thunderstorms are likely to spread into
northeast Oklahoma Saturday night, and continue eastward
across the area through Sunday morning.  These storms will
initially pose a risk of damaging winds, however the risk of
severe weather is likely to lessen as they continue eastward.
The additional rainfall will also raise flooding concerns.


Storms are likely to be ongoing Sunday morning, however the risk
of severe weather will have lessened.  The potential for locally
heavy rainfall will continue and flooding concerns will be present.
Additional widespread storms are expected to develop along a cold
front across southern Kansas Monday afternoon.  These storms will
spread southeastward Monday evening and overnight.  Severe weather
currently appears likely as the storms spread into eastern Oklahoma.
Additionally, heavy rainfall and flooding concerns will persist.

Prior to the storms on Monday, temperatures will warm and dewpoints
will remain very high resulting in afternoon heat index values of
105 to 110 degrees.  Excessive heat advisories may be needed for
Monday afternoon.

Thunderstorm potential will continue Tuesday and Wednesday as
the cold front slowly pushes southward, with drier weather possible
by late next week.