Tulsa, Oklahoma – A fast-moving line of severe storms Thursday night could bring 80 mph wind gusts and a limited tornado threat across eastern Oklahoma, including the Tulsa metro area, as conditions deteriorate into early Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, the storm system is expected to arrive late Thursday evening and continue through dawn Friday, packing dangerous straight-line winds, quarter-size hail, and pockets of heavy rainfall. Areas under an enhanced risk include Tulsa, Bartlesville, Muskogee, and McAlester, with the strongest gusts likely west of Highway 75.
While the tornado risk is currently rated as limited, forecasters warn that embedded rotation within the storm line could spin up isolated tornadoes, especially near the Kansas border. Travelers along I-40 and I-44 should be alert for falling debris or downed power lines overnight.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, charge devices, and ensure they have multiple ways to receive warnings. Wind speeds of 70–80 mph may lead to localized outages and tree damage.
Storm threats should ease by mid-morning Friday, but additional updates or advisories may be issued overnight.
