Tulsa, Oklahoma – Scorching heat and scattered storms are set to dominate Oklahoma’s weekend weather, bringing potential risks to travel, power, and outdoor activity from Friday through Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, a summertime pattern will drive daytime heat index values between 95°F and 103°F through Monday, especially along key corridors like I-44 and I-244. Thunderstorm chances rise to 30% Friday and again Sunday, posing isolated lightning and wind threats during peak travel and recreation hours.
City-specific impacts:
- Tulsa: Highs near 92°F Friday and 94°F Sunday, with storms possible both days.
- Broken Arrow & Owasso: South winds up to 15 mph could exacerbate fire danger and heat risk.
- Muskogee & Bartlesville: Moisture from incoming fronts could increase storm coverage Sunday night into Monday.
While no hazardous weather is expected Thursday night, the NWS warns a frontal boundary arriving early next week could spark more widespread thunderstorm activity by Tuesday.
⚠️ Warnings remain in effect through Monday for extreme heat risk. Stay weather-aware as storm chances increase.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK (June 27–July 1):
- Friday: High 91°F, 30% chance of PM thunderstorms, south wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday: High 93°F, mostly sunny, 20% chance of PM storms
- Sunday: High 94°F, 20% chance of scattered storms
- Monday: High 92°F, 30% storm chance; Monday night: 40% chance storms
- Tuesday: High 88°F, 30% chance of PM thunderstorms
