Tulsa, OK – Travelers and early commuters across Northwest Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma should prepare for reduced visibility and possible lightning threats through Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, isolated thunderstorms and patchy fog are forecast along and east of Interstate 49 in far northwest Arkansas overnight and into early Wednesday, May 14. While the severe weather risk remains limited, dangerous lightning and spotty dense fog could hinder visibility and create unsafe travel conditions, especially after midnight.
The fog is expected to concentrate east of I-49 and linger through sunrise. Emergency management teams are not anticipating spotter activation, but residents should still monitor local weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel where visibility is compromised.
Looking ahead, the region will see mostly clear skies and increasing warmth through midweek. Wednesday will bring sunny skies in Tulsa with a high near 91°F, followed by partly cloudy conditions in the evening. Winds will shift from the south to west during the day, gusting up to 20 mph.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 85°F. Light winds, becoming southeast overnight.
- Friday: Slight chance of storms late. High near 88°F, low around 62°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny with a 30% storm chance. High near 87°F.
- Sunday: Thunderstorms likely, 40% chance. High near 87°F, gusts up to 20 mph.
- Monday: Continued storm chance. High around 85°F, gusty winds.
