Tulsa, OK – Scattered thunderstorms are forecasted for the Tulsa area starting Thursday night, with a significant increase in storm chances overnight into Friday. The National Weather Service in Tulsa predicts that a cold front moving through Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas will bring a 50% to 80% chance of showers and storms by Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, while severe weather is not expected, the storms could bring cooler temperatures heading into Labor Day weekend. Thursday’s high will reach 96°F before the storms lower the temperature to around 73°F overnight. By Friday, the high is expected to be 92°F with a 40% chance of rain.
Residents should prepare for potential rain throughout the weekend, with a 35% chance of showers on Saturday and temperatures dropping to the mid-80s. The outlook for Sunday and Labor Day shows a return to drier conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s, providing more favorable weather for weekend plans.