Summary
Heavy rain is expected to fall in eastern Oklahoma, southwestern Arkansas, and northeastern Texas from Wednesday to Sunday. These areas could get as much rain in five days as they usually do in an entire month, which might help with drought conditions but also raises the risk of flash flooding. Meteorologists warn that the heaviest rain will come on Wednesday and then again from Friday into Saturday.
Key Facts
- Eastern Oklahoma, southwestern Arkansas, and northeastern Texas are the main areas affected.
- These areas could receive 5 to 7 inches of rain from Wednesday to Sunday.
- Normally, about 4 to 6 inches of rain falls in this region during the whole month of March.
- Repeated rainstorms might cause flash flooding, despite helping drought conditions.
- Heavy rain is most likely on Wednesday and again from Friday to Saturday.
- There are no severe thunderstorm or flood alerts as of Monday afternoon.
- Local weather offices warn that heavy rain could bring some relief to drought-affected areas.
- Warmer weather might cause more severe weather patterns as spring begins.
