Tulsa, Okla. – Thunderstorms are expected to hit eastern Oklahoma Thursday, with heavy rain and gusty winds threatening late-night travel across the region. Drivers should be alert along I-44 and I-244, where ponding and reduced visibility could slow traffic Thursday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storms will build across northern Oklahoma Thursday morning before tracking east by afternoon. Brief downpours could produce localized flooding in Tulsa, Muskogee, and surrounding counties, especially in low-lying areas. While severe storms are not expected, gusty winds and isolated lightning remain a concern.
The greatest rainfall potential arrives Thursday evening into early Friday. Commuters may face slick conditions during the Thursday night rush, with scattered showers persisting until midday Friday. After the system exits, conditions will dry out in time for Labor Day weekend.
By Saturday, skies clear across Green Country, with highs near 80 degrees. Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 80s, offering one of the most comfortable holiday weekends in weeks. Forecasters say the dry stretch should extend through Labor Day itself, making outdoor plans safer after the stormy end to the workweek.
Residents are urged to use caution during Thursday’s storms, avoid flooded roadways, and delay unnecessary evening travel if possible. Creeks and rivers could rise quickly with repeated downpours.
Rain chances fade by Friday afternoon, leaving Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma with a clear, mild weekend ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Thursday: Showers and storms likely, heavy rain possible. High 77. Gusty winds.
- Friday: Scattered morning showers, then partly cloudy. High 74.
- Saturday: Sunny and dry. High 80.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High 82.
- Labor Day Monday: Bright skies, calm winds, and highs near 84.
