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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The extended holiday weekend is finally here and many of you might have outdoor plans to get out and enjoy the start of the summer season. Here’s a breakdown of the weather forecast and what you can expect the next few days.

A cold front is moving into the Northwest Arkansas/River Valley area this early evening bringing the potential for more thunderstorms across the area and some storms could become severe. The current severe weather risk is greatest ( or 3 out of 5) in eastern Oklahoma including parts of Le Flore and Sequoyah counties. The rest of the area which, also includes Northwest Arkansas, is under a Slight Risk (2 out of 5), so the coverage of severe storms is expected to be less but still possible in this area.



A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10 PM for the area. storms develop this evening, they will bring the potential for large hail (some hailstones over 2′′), damaging winds and even a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The big question that remains in the forecast for tonight is whether storms will remain capped.

The time window for storms is expected to be from 5 PM until 11 PM tonight. The storms will be long gone by the time we start our Saturday morning with lows in the mid to upper 60s, so the weather to start the weekend is looking great for the outdoors. Expect muggy highs to be in the mid to upper 80s with plenty of sunshine to lay out by the pool or swim in the lake.

By Saturday afternoon, a south.

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