“When it rains, it pours” could literally apply to Oklahoma this coming week. The latest forecast for the next few days of rain and severe storms in Oklahoma expects between 8 and 10 inches of rain to fall in various parts of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma had an exceptionally dry October. A total of 0.34 inches of precipitation fell in the month, with most of that occurring on the penultimate day of the month. But now Oklahoma is expecting a tsunami of rainfall during the first seven days of November and this is good and bad news for Oklahoma.

Here’s why rain is good news for Oklahoma.

Oklahomans always seem to be praying for rain. And in typical Oklahoma fashion, all the rain prayers are answered at once. Right now, Oklahoma is in the midst of an intense drought. Several parts of Oklahoma are experiencing extreme drought, while others are abnormally dry or experiencing moderate to severe drought.

As of Oct. 29, Oklahoma is the only place in the state not experiencing any form of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That could certainly change in the coming week, which is certainly a good thing considering the upcoming heavy rains.

Heavy amounts of rain plus extreme drought equals flooding for Oklahoma.

Although you want rain during a drought, you don’t want a lot at once. That’s because the ground is hard and not as absorbent, meaning flash flooding is likely to occur if large, heavy amounts of rain fall within the span of a few days.

The National Weather Service in Norman expects Oklahoma to see marginal, minor and moderate flooding this weekend, especially Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rainfall is expected from Saturday night to Monday.

Severe thunderstorms are also expected in Oklahoma this weekend and next week.

In addition to the threat of flash flooding, Oklahomans will also have to consider the weather this weekend due to severe thunderstorms. Heavy to severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon and overnight. Hazards include winds up to 60 miles per hour, hail up to quarter size and very low tornado potential.

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop on Sunday, with the main hazards being large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Stay tuned for the weather all weekend long.

Oklahomans will want to stay aware of the weather this weekend. All Oklahomans know that the weather can change at any time.

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