Tulsa, Oklahoma – Scattered thunderstorms are set to hammer eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas tonight, bringing localized downpours, strong winds, and potential flash flooding through early Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, slow-moving storms are developing south of a frontal boundary draped across the region. Areas from McAlester to Fayetteville face the highest impacts, with wind gusts near 50 mph and very heavy rain already reported. Limited risk of severe storms continues through overnight hours, especially in southeast Oklahoma and parts of northwest Arkansas.
Drivers along U.S. Highway 69 and I-40 should plan for reduced visibility and ponding water on roadways. Emergency crews have not requested spotter activation but urge caution during peak commuting times Friday morning. Isolated storms may continue into the weekend, especially in southeast Oklahoma late Saturday.
By Sunday, a second wave of storm activity may arrive as upper-level disturbances sweep across the Ozarks. However, no widespread severe weather is forecast, though some areas could still see locally heavy rainfall.
Looking ahead, the region could face extreme heat by midweek. A high-pressure system is expected to build, pushing temperatures back into the upper 90s by Wednesday, with heat advisories likely.
📆 Five-Day Weather Snapshot for Tulsa, OK:
- Friday: Showers early, then partly sunny. High: 85°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 87°F
- Sunday: Isolated PM storms possible. High: 85°F
- Monday: Slight storm chance before 1 p.m. High: 86°F
- Tuesday: Hot and sunny. High: 92°F; Heat building midweek
