Tulsa, Oklahoma – Residents across eastern Oklahoma should brace for severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon, with the potential for large hail and damaging winds sweeping into the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storms could begin forming by mid-afternoon Monday, April 28, bringing golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail and wind gusts reaching 80 mph. The risk zone includes Tulsa, Bartlesville, Okmulgee, and stretches east into Fayetteville, Arkansas. While the tornado threat remains low, heavy rain and localized flooding are likely, especially in areas south of I-40.
Cities including Muskogee, McAlester, and Fort Smith may see periods of intense rainfall and isolated power outages. Drivers should avoid flooded roadways and secure loose outdoor items before storms arrive. The timing of the strongest activity looks to be from 3 p.m. through the evening hours.
Tuesday’s outlook shows continued potential for scattered strong storms, particularly in southeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, while Wednesday’s threat tapers off significantly.
Warnings and watches may be issued as storms develop. Residents are urged to check weather.gov/Tulsa and have emergency alerts enabled through Tuesday night.
