Tulsa, Oklahoma – A Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms will continue to affect eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas until 8 p.m. Wednesday, with large hail, gusty winds, and heavy downpours expected. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to intensify throughout the afternoon, particularly in areas near I-44 and I-40. The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued warnings for isolated severe weather, noting a chance of quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, the most likely timing for severe thunderstorms is between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Across Oklahoma and Arkansas, conditions will favor brief, isolated tornadoes, but the potential is considered low. Areas such as Tulsa, Muskogee, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, may experience localized downpours that could lead to brief flooding in some low-lying regions.
Drivers are urged to stay alert for changing road conditions and avoid traveling through heavy rainfall if possible. Those in mobile homes or near trees should take extra precautions due to the gusty winds and potential for localized damage…