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[2:30 PM - 10/29/26] While showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast Friday and Saturday (Halloween), rainfall is likely to remain light overall and lightning coverage should remain low. A stronger storm system is expected next week w/ higher storm potential. #okwx #arwx
Rain chances and forecast temperatures are shown for select cities across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Friday through Saturday.

ALT Rain chances and forecast temperatures are shown for select cities across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Friday through Saturday.

The weather pattern for November 2 through 3 is shown on the left side of the image. Information on the upcoming storm system is shown on the right side of the image.

ALT The weather pattern for November 2 through 3 is shown on the left side of the image. Information on the upcoming storm system is shown on the right side of the image.
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[2:30 PM - 10/28/26] Rain chances will increase Friday and Saturday (Halloween). The chance of thunderstorms is low, but not zero. Temperatures will remain mild during the festivities. #okwx #arwx
Rain chances and forecast temperatures are shown for select cities across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Friday through Saturday.

ALT Rain chances and forecast temperatures are shown for select cities across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Friday through Saturday.
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[3:24 AM - 10/28/26] Breezy afternoon winds, warm temperatures, & low RH values will create enhanced fire spread rates across parts of E OK & NW AR this afternoon. The highest fire spread rates are forecast along & N of I-44 where winds will be the strongest. #okwx #arwx
Yellow shading indicates enhanced grassland fire spread rates Wednesday afternoon for portions of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.

ALT Yellow shading indicates enhanced grassland fire spread rates Wednesday afternoon for portions of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.
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The warm weather will continue for a while longer, but we are seeing some changes by late this week as the pattern becomes more unsettled. Details here: youtu.be/QVi2JsxDNso #okwx #arwx

NWS Tulsa Weather Briefing

Weather briefing for the upcoming week, recorded Monday, October 26...

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[1:25P - 10/26/26] The next chances for rain arrive Tuesday mainly across portions of E OK as an upper wave lifts northeast from west TX. Rainfall amounts should remain light and thunderstorms are not expected. #okwx
graphic depicts chances for rainfall on Tuesday...areas in the green shading...especially the darker shades...have rain chances

ALT graphic depicts chances for rainfall on Tuesday...areas in the green shading...especially the darker shades...have rain chances
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[1:25A - 10/26/26] The weekend wx pattern favors higher rain chances. Looking specifically at Halloween, odds are about 50-50 for wet wx during the evening festivities. Isolated storms would also be possible during this time, and could impact outdoor activities. #okwx #arwx
graphic depicts the chances for precipitation on Halloween evening from a multi-model ensemble mean (average)...some describing text is also included on the right pane

ALT graphic depicts the chances for precipitation on Halloween evening from a multi-model ensemble mean (average)...some describing text is also included on the right pane
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[11:50P - 10/25/26] The next chances for rain arrive Tuesday mainly across portions of E OK as an upper wave lifts northeast from west TX. Rainfall amounts should remain light and thunderstorms are not expected. #okwx
graphic depicts chances for rainfall on Tuesday...areas in the green shading...especially the darker shades...have rain chances

ALT graphic depicts chances for rainfall on Tuesday...areas in the green shading...especially the darker shades...have rain chances
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[2:28A - 10/25/26] The weather pattern by next weekend favors higher precipitation chances. Looking specifically at Halloween, odds are about 50-50 for wet weather during the evening festivities. Isolated thunderstorms would also be possible during this time. #okwx #arwx
graphic depicts the chances for precipitation on Halloween evening from a multi-model ensemble mean (average)...some describing text is also included on the right pane

ALT graphic depicts the chances for precipitation on Halloween evening from a multi-model ensemble mean (average)...some describing text is also included on the right pane
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[2:30 PM 10/24/26] - Mostly quiet weather this week as well above normal temperatures continue. A few showers may occur Tuesday with a better chance of rain next weekend. #okwx #arwx
[2:30 PM 10/24/26] - Mostly quiet weather this week as well above normal temperatures continue. A few showers may occur Tuesday with a better chance of rain next weekend.

ALT [2:30 PM 10/24/26] - Mostly quiet weather this week as well above normal temperatures continue. A few showers may occur Tuesday with a better chance of rain next weekend.

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[3:00A - 10/24/26] The outlook for week 2, covering Halloween into early Nov, continues to favor warmer and wetter than normal conditions across E OK and NW AR. #okwx #arwx
the graphic shows two different maps from the CPC; the red on the left graphic means odds favor warmer than average temps; the greens on the right graphic mean that above average precip is favored

ALT the graphic shows two different maps from the CPC; the red on the left graphic means odds favor warmer than average temps; the greens on the right graphic mean that above average precip is favored

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[11:42 am - 10/23/26] Low impact weather, with warm and dry conditions, is expected to prevail across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas through the weekend. Enjoy the weather! #okwx #arwx
Low impact weather, with warm and dry conditions, is expected to prevail across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas through the weekend. The left panel shows a map with the weather pattern for the southern United States through the weekend, showing upper level high pressure over the immediate area and a low pressure system in the southwest.

ALT Low impact weather, with warm and dry conditions, is expected to prevail across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas through the weekend. The left panel shows a map with the weather pattern for the southern United States through the weekend, showing upper level high pressure over the immediate area and a low pressure system in the southwest.
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[4:28 AM 10/23/26] Drought conditions from abnormally dry (yellow area) to exceptional drought (dark red area) exists over E OK and W AR. Latest forecast continues a chance of above normal temps with a lean toward higher precipitation potential late Oct - early Nov. #okwx #arwx
Image shows drought conditions from abnormally dry (yellow areas) to exceptional drought (dark red areas) continue across parts of eastern OK and western AR as of Thursday October 22nd 2026.

ALT Image shows drought conditions from abnormally dry (yellow areas) to exceptional drought (dark red areas) continue across parts of eastern OK and western AR as of Thursday October 22nd 2026.

The latest Climate Prediction Center outlook for late October into early November continues to highlight a lean toward wetter-than-normal conditions across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Odds also favor above-normal temperatures, continuing the warmer-than-average trend the region has experienced since last January.

ALT The latest Climate Prediction Center outlook for late October into early November continues to highlight a lean toward wetter-than-normal conditions across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Odds also favor above-normal temperatures, continuing the warmer-than-average trend the region has experienced since last January.
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[12:44 PM - 10/22/26] Here is a quick video going over the forecast for this weekend and into next week: youtu.be/FUw0vJnWUu4

[10/22/26] Weekend Weather Briefing

Weekend Weather Briefing from NWS Tulsa

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[4:20AM 10/22/26] High pressure/dry conditions are forecast thru the weekend for E OK & NW AR. Low pressure system could move into the region w/the return of rain chances next week. Latest outlook for late Oct/early Nov is for above normal temps & above normal precip. #okwx #arwx
The latest Climate Prediction Center outlook for late October into early November continues to highlight wetter-than-normal conditions across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Odds also favor above-normal temperatures, continuing the warmer-than-average trend the region has experienced since last January.

ALT The latest Climate Prediction Center outlook for late October into early November continues to highlight wetter-than-normal conditions across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Odds also favor above-normal temperatures, continuing the warmer-than-average trend the region has experienced since last January.
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[1 PM 10/21/26] A few brief light showers or sprinkles will continue through mid afternoon from NE OK into far NW AR. Measurable rainfall amounts are not likely and the trend will continue for decreasing rain chances through the afternoon.
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[10:25 AM 10/21/26] Isolated light rain showers will continue across NE OK into far NW AR through early afternoon. Any measurable rainfall amounts will remain less than one tenth of an inch. Rainfall chances continue to decrease through afternoon.
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[7:20 AM 10/21/26] Areas of light rain or sprinkles will spread east across NE OK into far NW AR through the morning. Any rainfall amounts remain light and less than one tenth of an inch.
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[4:45 AM 10/21/26] Scattered light rain & the chance of a sprinkle moving over NE OK into NW AR early Wed AM will remain possible during the day as a disturbance moves thru the region. A layer of drier low level air will limit the amount of rain reaching the ground. #okwx #arwx
Image shows scattered light rain moving eastward across northeast Oklahoma toward northwest Arkansas early Wednesday morning. A layer of drier low level air will limit the amount of rain reaching the ground. The chance of lightning with this activity was less than 10 percent.

ALT Image shows scattered light rain moving eastward across northeast Oklahoma toward northwest Arkansas early Wednesday morning. A layer of drier low level air will limit the amount of rain reaching the ground. The chance of lightning with this activity was less than 10 percent.

Image shows a low chance of light rain for parts of northeast Oklahoma Wednesday, with also a chance of a sprinkle in northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas as a disturbance moves through the region. A layer of drier low level air will limit the amount of rain that reaches the ground. The greater potential for precipitation is through early afternoon Wednesday.

ALT Image shows a low chance of light rain for parts of northeast Oklahoma Wednesday, with also a chance of a sprinkle in northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas as a disturbance moves through the region. A layer of drier low level air will limit the amount of rain that reaches the ground. The greater potential for precipitation is through early afternoon Wednesday.

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[1:16 AM 10/21/26] Scattered light rain with a few embedded lightning strikes were moving into NE OK as a disturbance moves into the region. Drier air underneath the rain was limiting the amount reaching the ground. Movement was eastward around 15 mph. #okwx
Image shows light rain showers with embedded lightning moving into northeast Oklahoma early Wednesday morning. Drier air underneath the light rain was limiting the amount of rain reaching the ground. Lightning potential is forecast to weaken with eastern extent.

ALT Image shows light rain showers with embedded lightning moving into northeast Oklahoma early Wednesday morning. Drier air underneath the light rain was limiting the amount of rain reaching the ground. Lightning potential is forecast to weaken with eastern extent.

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[4:44 AM 10/20/26] A weak disturbance moving into the Plains over the top of a deep layer of drier low level air over E OK & NW AR will continue to hinder most of any rain development from reaching the ground other than a chance of a sprinkle Tuesday and Wednesday. #okwx #arwx
Image shows a weak disturbance moving into the Plains Tuesday. At the same time, a deep layer of drier low level air over eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas will keep most of any rain development from reaching the ground, other than a chance of a sprinkle.

ALT Image shows a weak disturbance moving into the Plains Tuesday. At the same time, a deep layer of drier low level air over eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas will keep most of any rain development from reaching the ground, other than a chance of a sprinkle.

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