Elkins, AR Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 501 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as much of Eastern Oklahoma. .DAY ONE...Tonight. TORNADO. RISK...Limited. AREA...Far Southeast Oklahoma. ONSET...Ongoing. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. RISK...Limited. AREA...Far Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas. ONSET...Ongoing. HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOOD. RISK...Elevated. AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas. ONSET...Ongoing. DISCUSSION... Heavy rain has fallen across much of the area between yesterday and today with upwards of 4 to 6 inches across parts of northeast Oklahoma. A line of stronger thunderstorms is currently moving through far southeast Oklahoma and into western Arkansas this evening with a threat for some gusty winds and a brief tornado possible across far southeast Oklahoma for the next hour or so before that threat diminishes. More scattered light to moderate showers will remain possible through the night with more rain moving back over areas that received heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Excessive runoff could continue to lead to flash flooding and ponding of water in roadways, along with rivers and streams rising out of their banks through the night. Heed any road closures and remember to turn around when encountering flooded roadways. THe severe threat should wain this evening and overnight, though a few stronger storms will be possible again late tonight across far southeast Oklahoma with gusty winds and small hail the main threats. SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT... Local Spotter Activation May Be Needed. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. WEDNESDAY...Thunderstorm Potential. THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...No Hazards. SUNDAY AND MONDAY...High Wind Potential. EXTENDED DISCUSSION... The potential for showers and thunderstorms will continue on Wednesday as an upper level low moves across the region. These thunderstorms are expected to remain below severe levels and the potential for heavy rain will diminish on Wednesday. Gusty southerly winds are expected over the holiday weekend with temperatures warming back up to be above normal for this time of year. weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.