Several weather disturbances moving northeast along a surface front combined with a moist, unstable atmosphere will result in periods of showers and thunderstorms from late Friday night through Sunday. Periods of heavy rainfall are likely, with total rainfall amounts during the period of 1 to 3 inches over many areas, with isolated 4 to 5 inch amounts possible. This could lead to flooding issues. In addition, a stronger low pressure system riding northeast along the front Saturday night and Sunday could cause some severe storms (a squall line) with damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes possible. Keep an eye to the sky this weekend, and listen to later forecasts from the National Weather Service.

Below is the predicted 5-day rainfall total from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center which includes this weekend.

Below is the Day 3 Severe Weather Outlook from the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. There is a Slight risk of severe thunderstorms during the period Saturday morning through Sunday morning. The best chance for severe weather in our area is Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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